Dr Karl M Kochendorfer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Carbondale, IL

Dr Karl M Kochendorfer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Carbondale, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2000 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and his current practice location is 207 W Jackson St Ste 102, Carbondale, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 457-6787.

Dr Karl M Kochendorfer is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-114345) 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 1972524403.

Contact Information

Dr Karl M Kochendorfer, MD
207 W Jackson St Ste 102,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1408
(618) 457-6787
(618) 549-9799

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karl M Kochendorfer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location207 W Jackson St Ste 102, Carbondale, Illinois
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 Karl M Kochendorfer attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972524403
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951308329
  • Enrollment ID: I20130513000471

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karl M Kochendorfer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972524403NPI-NPPES
757339OtherMOHEALTHLINK
205456700MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036-114345 (Illinois)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2006018405 (Missouri)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois30724227161161

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 Karl M Kochendorfer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386863819
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031112000158

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 Karl M Kochendorfer 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 Karl M Kochendorfer, MD
Po Box 3988,
Carbondale, IL 62902-3988

Ph: (618) 457-5200
Dr Karl M Kochendorfer, MD
207 W Jackson St Ste 102,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1408

Ph: (618) 457-6787

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