Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Boise, ID

Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice St Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc and his current practice location is 100 Warm Springs Ave, Ste B, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 381-2222.

Benjamin Joseph Karsten is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M11376) 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 1124227137.

Contact Information

Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD
100 Warm Springs Ave, Ste B,
Boise, ID 83712-6243
(208) 381-2222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Joseph Karsten
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience20 Years
Location100 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, Idaho
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:
  • Benjamin Joseph Karsten attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124227137
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092892398
  • Enrollment ID: I20110920000933

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Joseph Karsten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124227137NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A92800 (California)Secondary
208600000XSurgery M11376 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital
St Luke's Nampa Medical CenterNampa, IDHospital
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical CenterTwin falls, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc4981878402957

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. Benjamin Joseph Karsten allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326336058
PECOS PAC ID: 4981878402
Enrollment ID: O20111119000045

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. Benjamin Joseph Karsten 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
Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD
190 E Bannock St,
Boise, ID 83712-6241

Ph: (208) 706-8526
Benjamin Joseph Karsten, MD
100 Warm Springs Ave, Ste B,
Boise, ID 83712-6243

Ph: (208) 381-2222

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