Dr Nitin M Karnik, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Tacoma, WA

Dr Nitin M Karnik, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. His current practice location is Heartwood Extended Healthcare, 1649 East 72nd, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 472-9027.

Dr Nitin M Karnik is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00022472) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205836475.

Contact Information

Dr Nitin M Karnik, MD
Heartwood Extended Healthcare, 1649 East 72nd,
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 472-9027
(253) 474-9522

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nitin M Karnik
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience45 Years
LocationHeartwood Extended Healthcare, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nitin M Karnik graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205836475
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587651880
  • Enrollment ID: I20040428001141

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nitin M Karnik such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205836475NPI-NPPES
260030328OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
1098128MedicaidWA
532764001OtherWAGROUP HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry MD00022472 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

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 Nitin M Karnik 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 Nitin M Karnik, MD
7501 92nd Avenue Ct Sw,
Lakewood, WA 98498-3973

Ph: (253) 588-0058
Dr Nitin M Karnik, MD
Heartwood Extended Healthcare, 1649 East 72nd,
Tacoma, WA 98404

Ph: (253) 472-9027

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