Karen E Dobe-costa, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Williamstown, MA

Karen E Dobe-costa, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Williamstown, Massachusetts. She went to Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. She is a member of the group practice Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Faculty Services Inc and her current practice location is 197 Adams Rd, Williamstown, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 664-5900.

Karen E Dobe-costa is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 2045) 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 1548259153.

Contact Information

Karen E Dobe-costa, DPM
197 Adams Rd,
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 664-5900
(413) 664-5767

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren E Dobe-costa
GenderFemale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience31 Years
Location197 Adams Rd, Williamstown, Massachusetts
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:
  • Karen E Dobe-costa attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548259153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082622881
  • Enrollment ID: I20060404000681

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen E Dobe-costa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548259153NPI-NPPES
0358452MedicaidMA
OVN1198MedicaidVT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 2045 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MAHospital
Fairview HospitalGreat barrington, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fairview Hospital125424077345
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc8224068424232

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. Karen E Dobe-costa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBerkshire Faculty Services Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548212939
PECOS PAC ID: 8224068424
Enrollment ID: O20050817001122
Provider NameFairview Hospital
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942474176
PECOS PAC ID: 1254240773
Enrollment ID: O20081020000175

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. Karen E Dobe-costa 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
Karen E Dobe-costa, DPM
197 Adams Rd,
Williamstown, MA 01267-2930

Ph: (413) 458-8182
Karen E Dobe-costa, DPM
197 Adams Rd,
Williamstown, MA 01267

Ph: (413) 664-5900

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Podiatrist in Williamstown, MA

Williamstown Medical Associates
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 197 Adams Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267
Phone: 413-458-8182    Fax: 413-458-3140

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