Laurence J Karns, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in North Canton, OH

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Laurence J Karns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in North Canton, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc and his current practice location is 6407 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 966-1111.

Laurence J Karns is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-053803) 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 1871592584.

Contact Information

Laurence J Karns, MD
6407 Frank Ave Nw,
North Canton, OH 44720-7263
(330) 966-1111
(330) 966-8333

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLaurence J Karns
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location6407 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, Ohio
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:
  • Laurence J Karns attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871592584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729075593
  • Enrollment ID: I20040426001426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laurence J Karns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871592584NPI-NPPES
0794127MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35-053803 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc357753704227

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. Laurence J Karns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Centers Of Ohio Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114964657
PECOS PAC ID: 9537156229
Enrollment ID: O20040426001579
Entity NameNortheast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932208733
PECOS PAC ID: 3577537042
Enrollment ID: O20040820000817

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. Laurence J Karns 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
Laurence J Karns, MD
730 Mckinley Ave Nw,
Canton, OH 44703-3404

Ph: (330) 458-3000		Laurence J Karns, MD
6407 Frank Ave Nw,
North Canton, OH 44720-7263

Ph: (330) 966-1111

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Ophthalmology Doctors in North Canton, OH

David W Nelson, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6407 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-966-1111    Fax: 330-966-8333
Thomas A. Wohl, MD
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Phone: 330-305-2200    Fax: 330-305-2210
Lawrence Ronning, MD
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Practice Location: 6046 Whipple Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-433-1350    Fax: 330-305-5021
Dr. Pankaj Chand Gupta, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5890 Mayfair Rd, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-305-2200    Fax: 330-305-2210
Dr. Jason M Young, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5890 Mayfair Rd, North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: 330-305-2200    

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