Karen Jean Fong, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Walnut Creek, CA

Karen Jean Fong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Bass Medical Group and her current practice location is 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 300-4680.

Karen Jean Fong is licensed to practice in California (license number A52969) 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 1548275068.

Contact Information

Karen Jean Fong, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
(925) 300-4680
(925) 906-9780

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren Jean Fong
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience32 Years
Location2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, California
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 Jean Fong attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548275068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042381519
  • Enrollment ID: I20080611000706

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Jean Fong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548275068NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD22046 (Oregon)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A52969 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stanford Health CareStanford, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bass Medical Group9032111281303

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 Jean Fong allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBass Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174253405
PECOS PAC ID: 9032111281
Enrollment ID: O20070201000181

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 Jean Fong 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 Jean Fong, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Ph: (925) 300-4680
Karen Jean Fong, MD
2637 Shadelands Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Ph: (925) 300-4680

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