Dr Kristal Tamara Keys, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Smithfield, NC

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Dr Kristal Tamara Keys, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Smithfield, North Carolina. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill and her current practice location is 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 636-5509.

Dr Kristal Tamara Keys is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2007-01365) 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 1730236530.

Contact Information

Dr Kristal Tamara Keys, MD
509 N Brightleaf Blvd,
Smithfield, NC 27577-4407
(252) 636-5509
(252) 636-5583

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kristal Tamara Keys
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience22 Years
Location509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, North Carolina
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 Kristal Tamara Keys graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730236530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789760463
  • Enrollment ID: I20080320000244

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristal Tamara Keys such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730236530NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2007-01365 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johnston HealthSmithfield, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill06481811561826

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 Kristal Tamara Keys allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780669200
PECOS PAC ID: 0648181156
Enrollment ID: O20031105000359
Entity NameRegional Anesthesia, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952486946
PECOS PAC ID: 3779681408
Enrollment ID: O20070604000698

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 Kristal Tamara Keys 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 Kristal Tamara Keys, MD
400 W Wilson Creek Dr,
Trent Woods, NC 28562-7540

Ph: (252) 636-5509		Dr Kristal Tamara Keys, MD
509 N Brightleaf Blvd,
Smithfield, NC 27577-4407

Ph: (252) 636-5509

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Phone: 919-934-8171    

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