Karuna Sith Kem, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Merced, CA

Karuna Sith Kem, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Merced, California. He went to Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 220 E 13th St, Merced, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 723-3704.

Karuna Sith Kem is licensed to practice in California (license number 20A9517) 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 1760699557.

Contact Information

Karuna Sith Kem, DO
220 E 13th St,
Merced, CA 95341-6250
(209) 723-3704
(209) 723-0272

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaruna Sith Kem
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience20 Years
Location220 E 13th St, Merced, California
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:
  • Karuna Sith Kem attended and graduated from Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760699557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/14/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709947633
  • Enrollment ID: I20081210000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karuna Sith Kem such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760699557NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 20A9517 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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. Karuna Sith Kem allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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. Karuna Sith Kem 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
Karuna Sith Kem, DO
Po Box 3768,
Merced, CA 95344-3768

Ph: (209) 723-3704
Karuna Sith Kem, DO
220 E 13th St,
Merced, CA 95341-6250

Ph: (209) 723-3704

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