Dr Karen Black, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Torrrance, CA

Dr Karen Black, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Torrrance, California. She went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. Her current practice location is 22930 Crenshaw Blvd., #a, Torrrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 530-4281.

Dr Karen Black is licensed to practice in California (license number G066433) 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 1427098086.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Black, MD
22930 Crenshaw Blvd., #a,
Torrrance, CA 90505-3048
(310) 530-4281
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Black
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience36 Years
Location22930 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrrance, California
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:
  • Dr Karen Black attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427098086
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961597729
  • Enrollment ID: I20071009000434

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Black such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427098086NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine G066433 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterTorrance, CAHospital
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital

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. Dr Karen Black 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
Dr Karen Black, MD
3521 Lomita Blvd Ste 103,
Torrance, CA 90505-5041

Ph: (310) 534-9131
Dr Karen Black, MD
22930 Crenshaw Blvd., #a,
Torrrance, CA 90505-3048

Ph: (310) 530-4281

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Torrrance, CA


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