Karen Linnea Peterson, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Pasadena, CA

Karen Linnea Peterson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Pasadena, California. She went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation and her current practice location is 960 E Green St Ste 208, Pasadena, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (424) 314-0196.

Karen Linnea Peterson is licensed to practice in California (license number A53128) 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 1518970235.

Contact Information

Karen Linnea Peterson, MD
960 E Green St Ste 208,
Pasadena, CA 91106-2401
(424) 314-0196
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren Linnea Peterson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience33 Years
Location960 E Green St Ste 208, Pasadena, 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 Linnea Peterson attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518970235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880650043
  • Enrollment ID: I20240209003436

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Linnea Peterson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518970235NPI-NPPES
8230948MedicaidWA
040014303OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
0039572OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRY
MD5018WOtherWAALASKA MEDICAID
PE3331OtherWABLUE SHIELD
US1037408OtherWAAETNA/USHC SPECIALIST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD00036232 (Washington)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology A53128 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation09411066451208

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 Linnea Peterson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCedars-sinai Medical Care Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316984388
PECOS PAC ID: 0941106645
Enrollment ID: O20040202000464

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 Linnea Peterson 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 Linnea Peterson, MD
4140 W 190th St,
Torrance, CA 90504-5513

Ph: () -
Karen Linnea Peterson, MD
960 E Green St Ste 208,
Pasadena, CA 91106-2401

Ph: (424) 314-0196

Reviews and Comments


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