Dr Robert Edward Karsch, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Decatur, GA

Dr Robert Edward Karsch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Decatur, Georgia. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 2675 N Decatur Rd, Suite 404a, Decatur, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 480-4200.

Dr Robert Edward Karsch is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 039834) 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 1720197486.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Edward Karsch, MD
2675 N Decatur Rd, Suite 404a,
Decatur, GA 30033-6131
(404) 480-4200
(404) 480-4200

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Edward Karsch
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2675 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, Georgia
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 Robert Edward Karsch attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720197486
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092607457
  • Enrollment ID: I20040329001296

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Edward Karsch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720197486NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 039834 (Georgia)Primary

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 Robert Edward Karsch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAtlanta Orthopaedic And Spine Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376923706
PECOS PAC ID: 8628370772
Enrollment ID: O20160106000445

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 Robert Edward Karsch 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 Robert Edward Karsch, MD
5579 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Ste B,
Atlanta, GA 30338-4154

Ph: (404) 480-4200
Dr Robert Edward Karsch, MD
2675 N Decatur Rd, Suite 404a,
Decatur, GA 30033-6131

Ph: (404) 480-4200

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