Karl D Metzger, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Blue Springs, MO

Karl D Metzger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Blue Springs, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services Llc and his current practice location is 201 Nw R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 943-5713.

Karl D Metzger is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2023041699) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376862763.

Contact Information

Karl D Metzger, MD
201 Nw R D Mize Rd,
Blue Springs, MO 64014-2513
(816) 943-5713
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKarl D Metzger
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience14 Years
Location201 Nw R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karl D Metzger graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376862763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072754092
  • Enrollment ID: I20231229002722

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karl D Metzger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376862763NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine ME110967 (Florida)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 2023041699 (Missouri)Primary
208M00000XHospitalist C152342 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Marys Medical CenterBlue springs, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services Llc731526732570

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. Karl D Metzger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427449487
PECOS PAC ID: 7315267325
Enrollment ID: O20150514001835

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. Karl D Metzger 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
Karl D Metzger, MD
3901 Rainbow Blvd,
Kansas City, KS 66160-8500

Ph: (913) 588-5000
Karl D Metzger, MD
201 Nw R D Mize Rd,
Blue Springs, MO 64014-2513

Ph: (816) 943-5713

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