Karen Rightmire, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Ballinger, TX

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Karen Rightmire, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ballinger, Texas. She went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1985 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and her current practice location is 303 N 3rd St, Ballinger, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 365-5737.

Karen Rightmire is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G8375) 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 1558368795.

Contact Information

Karen Rightmire, DO
303 N 3rd St,
Ballinger, TX 76821-5033
(325) 365-5737
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren Rightmire
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location303 N 3rd St, Ballinger, Texas
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:
  • Karen Rightmire attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558368795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587703012
  • Enrollment ID: I20091123000349

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Rightmire such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558368795NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine G8375 (Texas)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine G8375 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospice Of BallingerBallinger, TXHospice
Ballinger Memorial HospitalBallinger, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ballinger Memorial Hospital District00422001807

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. Karen Rightmire allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLamb Healthcare Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700854288
PECOS PAC ID: 6103738471
Enrollment ID: O20040127000737
Entity NameBallinger Memorial Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225038938
PECOS PAC ID: 0042200180
Enrollment ID: O20040512001286
Entity NameConcord Medical Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083630610
PECOS PAC ID: 0446296818
Enrollment ID: O20050707000531
Entity NameConcord Medical Group Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750790762
PECOS PAC ID: 7810117223
Enrollment ID: O20141007002567

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. Karen Rightmire 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
Karen Rightmire, DO
Po Box 617,
Ballinger, TX 76821-0617

Ph: (325) 365-2531		Karen Rightmire, DO
303 N 3rd St,
Ballinger, TX 76821-5033

Ph: (325) 365-5737

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Paul Mitchell Linden, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2001 Hutchins Ave Ste C, Ballinger, TX 76821
Phone: 325-365-5737    Fax: 325-365-2405
Dr. Gil Grimes, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2001 Hutchins Ave Ste C, Ballinger, TX 76821
Phone: 325-365-5737    Fax: 325-365-2405
Dr. Refugio Alvarez, M.D
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 608 Avenue B, Ballinger, TX 76821
Phone: 806-681-3698    

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