Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in San Diego, CA

Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in San Diego, California. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 926-8273.

Kenneth Carekin Kalunian is licensed to practice in California (license number G43645) 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 1346269990.

Contact Information

Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
(888) 539-8781

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth Carekin Kalunian
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience45 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, 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:
  • Kenneth Carekin Kalunian attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346269990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577759596
  • Enrollment ID: I20101201001373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth Carekin Kalunian such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346269990NPI-NPPES
00G436450OtherCAMEDICAL PPIN #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology G43645 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

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. Kenneth Carekin Kalunian 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
Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

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Kenneth Carekin Kalunian, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103

Ph: (800) 926-8273

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