Karen E Papez, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Phoenix, AZ

Karen E Papez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. She went to University Of Nevada School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice Phoenix Children's Hospital and her current practice location is 2545 E Thomas Rd, Suite 110, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 903-1532.

Karen E Papez is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 37068) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1881700292.

Contact Information

Karen E Papez, MD
2545 E Thomas Rd, Suite 110,
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7941
(602) 903-1532
(602) 956-0567

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren E Papez
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience24 Years
Location2545 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karen E Papez attended and graduated from University Of Nevada School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881700292
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072513613
  • Enrollment ID: I20070817000109

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen E Papez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881700292NPI-NPPES
240160MedicaidAZ
37068OtherAZLICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 4301081980 (Michigan)Secondary
2080P0210XPediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology 4301081980 (Michigan)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 37068 (Arizona)Secondary
2080P0210XPediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology 37068 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Phoenix Children's Hospital0446278584311

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Karen E Papez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePhoenix Children's Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922112044
PECOS PAC ID: 0446278584
Enrollment ID: O20051107000704
Entity NameDistrict Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336472448
PECOS PAC ID: 7315086691
Enrollment ID: O20091125000583

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Karen E Papez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen E Papez, MD
6622 N 91st Ave, Ste 220,
Glendale, AZ 85305-2569

Ph: (602) 759-6883
Karen E Papez, MD
2545 E Thomas Rd, Suite 110,
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7941

Ph: (602) 903-1532

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