Dr Karen R Maffei, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Watkinsville, GA

Dr Karen R Maffei, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology" physician in Watkinsville, Georgia. She went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Athens Dermatology Group Pc and her current practice location is 1050 Thomas Ave, Watkinsville, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 769-1550.

Dr Karen R Maffei is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 035943) 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 1902881659.

Contact Information

Dr Karen R Maffei, MD
1050 Thomas Ave,
Watkinsville, GA 30677-6071
(706) 769-1550
(706) 769-1514

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen R Maffei
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience35 Years
Location1050 Thomas Ave, Watkinsville, Georgia
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:
  • Dr Karen R Maffei attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902881659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244323418
  • Enrollment ID: I20111206000047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen R Maffei such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902881659NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology 035943 (Georgia)Primary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery 35943 (Georgia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GAHospital
St Mary's HospitalAthens, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Athens Dermatology Group Pc05473537082

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 Karen R Maffei allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAthens Dermatology Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336361005
PECOS PAC ID: 0547353708
Enrollment ID: O20070904000317

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 Karen R Maffei 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 Karen R Maffei, MD
1050 Thomas Ave,
Watkinsville, GA 30677-6071

Ph: (706) 769-1550
Dr Karen R Maffei, MD
1050 Thomas Ave,
Watkinsville, GA 30677-6071

Ph: (706) 769-1550

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