Kristen A Ekman, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Lakewood, OH

Kristen A Ekman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Lakewood, Ohio. She went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and her current practice location is 1450 Belle Ave, Suite 300, Lakewood, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 529-2913.

Kristen A Ekman is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35082139) 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 1992754659.

Contact Information

Kristen A Ekman, MD
1450 Belle Ave, Suite 300,
Lakewood, OH 44107-4202
(216) 529-2913
(216) 529-2936

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKristen A Ekman
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience25 Years
Location1450 Belle Ave, Lakewood, Ohio
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:
  • Kristen A Ekman attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992754659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/25/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294733515
  • Enrollment ID: I20061121000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristen A Ekman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992754659NPI-NPPES
341542312132OtherOHCARESOURCE
350965OtherOHWELLCARE
2398972MedicaidOH
P00350531OtherOHCARERR
737357OtherOHBCHP
P00705920OtherOHRAILROAD CARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 35082139 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
Fairview HospitalCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555690

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. Kristen A Ekman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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. Kristen A Ekman 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
Kristen A Ekman, MD
1450 Belle Ave, Suite 300,
Lakewood, OH 44107-4202

Ph: (216) 529-2913
Kristen A Ekman, MD
1450 Belle Ave, Suite 300,
Lakewood, OH 44107-4202

Ph: (216) 529-2913

Reviews and Comments


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