Dr John Francis Kah, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Dr John Francis Kah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Healthfront, Pc and his current practice location is 100 High St, Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 859-1499.

Dr John Francis Kah is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2016-0191) 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 1417391079.

Contact Information

Dr John Francis Kah, MD
100 High St, Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital,
Buffalo, NY 14203-1126
(716) 859-1499
(716) 859-1555

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Francis Kah
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience11 Years
Location100 High St, Buffalo, New York
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 John Francis Kah attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417391079
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2013
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143509265
  • Enrollment ID: I20161114001129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Francis Kah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417391079NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine MD2016-0191 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta fe, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthfront, Pc56986684244

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 John Francis Kah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealthfront, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417901612
PECOS PAC ID: 5698668424
Enrollment ID: O20040205000611

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 John Francis Kah 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 John Francis Kah, MD
100 High St, Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital,
Buffalo, NY 14203-1126

Ph: (716) 859-1499
Dr John Francis Kah, MD
100 High St, Dept Of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo General Hospital,
Buffalo, NY 14203-1126

Ph: (716) 859-1499

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