Karolynn T Echols, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Philadelphia, PA

Karolynn T Echols, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Jefferson University Physicians and her current practice location is 833 Chestnut St, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 955-5000.

Karolynn T Echols is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD457698) 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 1992716419.

Contact Information

Karolynn T Echols, MD
833 Chestnut St, 1st Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414
(215) 955-5000
(215) 923-1089

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKarolynn T Echols
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience28 Years
Location833 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Karolynn T Echols attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992716419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133104318
  • Enrollment ID: I20160627001675

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karolynn T Echols such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992716419NPI-NPPES
010078024OtherNJAMERICHOICE
2793597000OtherNJAMERIHEALTH/KEYSTON/IBC
1416198OtherNJAETNA
7791521OtherNJAETNA
6498081OtherNJCIGNA
00116025MedicaidNJ
103106338 0002MedicaidPA
1416199OtherNJAETNA
60026547OtherNJHORIZON NJ HEALTH
103106338 0001MedicaidPA
3K6123OtherNJHEALTHNET
1434086MedicaidLA
2467130OtherNJUNITED HEALTHCARE
P3723122OtherNJOXFORD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology 78634 (Louisiana)Secondary
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology MA08141000 (New Jersey)Secondary
207VF0040XObstetrics & Gynecology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery 25MA08141000 (New Jersey)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD457698 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson University Physicians79118191801273

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. Karolynn T Echols allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJefferson University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326093675
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819180
Enrollment ID: O20040225000232

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. Karolynn T Echols 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
Karolynn T Echols, MD
833 Chestnut St, 1st Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414

Ph: (215) 955-5000
Karolynn T Echols, MD
833 Chestnut St, 1st Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414

Ph: (215) 955-5000

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