Karen Hwang, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Santa Monica, CA

Karen Hwang, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Santa Monica, California. She graduated from nursing school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 204, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 904-6375.

Karen Hwang is licensed to practice in California (license number 95000241) 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 1437547247.

Contact Information

Karen Hwang, CRNA
2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 204,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2938
(310) 904-6375
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Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren Hwang
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience10 Years
Location2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 204, Santa Monica, 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:
  • Karen Hwang graduated from nursing school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437547247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/31/2014
  • Last Update Date: 05/07/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224358627
  • Enrollment ID: I20150527001012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Hwang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437547247NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 95000241 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta monica, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California8527971316218

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 Hwang allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326096165
PECOS PAC ID: 8527971316
Enrollment ID: O20031107000404
Entity NameMartin Luther King Jr Community Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356899777
PECOS PAC ID: 8628359502
Enrollment ID: O20170109001311
Entity NameDigestive Health Associates Of Southern California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639604747
PECOS PAC ID: 3375806888
Enrollment ID: O20180416002250

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 Hwang 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 Hwang, CRNA
4217 Via Marina Apt 513,
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-4529

Ph: (914) 319-3956
Karen Hwang, CRNA
2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 204,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2938

Ph: (310) 904-6375

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Santa Monica, CA

Olivia Nassoiy,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1717 Robson Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 847-912-2664    
Ms. Elizabeth Ann Andersen, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1301 20th St., Ste 300, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-829-7792    Fax: 310-829-4136
Mr. Eric D Bowles, MS, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2801 Wilshire Blvd Ste B, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: 310-574-2777    
Mr. Marc Everett Code, C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 204, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-453-4477    

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