Dr Michael Allan Karafa, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Sewickley, PA

Dr Michael Allan Karafa, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor - Sports Physician" provider in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He went to National College Of Chiropractic and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Sewickley Spine And Joint Center Pc and his current practice location is 1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 741-3377.

Dr Michael Allan Karafa is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number DC004461L) 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 1457341869.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Allan Karafa, DC
1099 Ohio River Blvd,
Sewickley, PA 15143-2056
(412) 741-3377
(412) 741-3273

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Allan Karafa
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience34 Years
Location1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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 Allan Karafa attended and graduated from National College Of Chiropractic in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457341869
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305811167
  • Enrollment ID: I20040826000768

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Allan Karafa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457341869NPI-NPPES
11025226OtherPACAQH PROVIDER ID
400006OtherPAUPMC PROVIDER #
ASH NETWORKS, INCOtherPAPIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111NS0005XChiropractor - Sports Physician DC004461L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sewickley Spine And Joint Center Pc45876393312

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 Allan Karafa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSewickley Spine & Joint Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932161247
PECOS PAC ID: 4587639331
Enrollment ID: O20040826000695

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 Allan Karafa 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 Allan Karafa, DC
1099 Ohio River Blvd,
Sewickley, PA 15143-2056

Ph: (412) 741-3377
Dr Michael Allan Karafa, DC
1099 Ohio River Blvd,
Sewickley, PA 15143-2056

Ph: (412) 741-3377

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