Dr Michael Scott Krathen, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Natick, MA

Dr Michael Scott Krathen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Natick, Massachusetts. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Essential Dermatology Nwh Pllc and his current practice location is 220 N Main St Ste 201, Natick, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 827-2615.

Dr Michael Scott Krathen is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 242501) 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 1932376050.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Scott Krathen, MD
220 N Main St Ste 201,
Natick, MA 01760-1100
(508) 827-2615
(508) 827-2616

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Scott Krathen
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience17 Years
Location220 N Main St Ste 201, Natick, Massachusetts
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:
  • Dr Michael Scott Krathen attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932376050
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628246642
  • Enrollment ID: I20131217001037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Scott Krathen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932376050NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 242501 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Essential Dermatology Nwh Pllc68001216413

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. Dr Michael Scott Krathen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEssential Dermatology Nwh Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154982833
PECOS PAC ID: 6800121641
Enrollment ID: O20190716001357
Entity NameEssential Dermatology Bilh Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619538394
PECOS PAC ID: 6800123779
Enrollment ID: O20190815000680

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 Michael Scott Krathen 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 Michael Scott Krathen, MD
220 N Main St Ste 201,
Natick, MA 01760-1100

Ph: (508) 827-2615
Dr Michael Scott Krathen, MD
220 N Main St Ste 201,
Natick, MA 01760-1100

Ph: (508) 827-2615

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