Kent A Karren, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Eugene, OR

Kent A Karren, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Eugene, Oregon. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sharon Richens Md Eye Physician And Surgeon Pc and his current practice location is 1550 Oak St, Suite #3, Eugene, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 683-2020.

Kent A Karren is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD 22688) 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 1942208160.

Contact Information

Kent A Karren, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite #3,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701
(541) 683-2020
(541) 683-1509

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKent A Karren
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location1550 Oak St, Eugene, Oregon
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:
  • Kent A Karren attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942208160
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123034428
  • Enrollment ID: I20230829004464

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent A Karren such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942208160NPI-NPPES
180040730OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
180043374OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
288291MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD 22688 (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sharon Richens Md Eye Physician And Surgeon Pc43856057999

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. Kent A Karren allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSharon Richens Md Eye Physician & Surgeon Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891892063
PECOS PAC ID: 4385605799
Enrollment ID: O20041019001453

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. Kent A Karren 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
Kent A Karren, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite #3,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701

Ph: (541) 683-2020
Kent A Karren, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite #3,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701

Ph: (541) 683-2020

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