Kristen S Fahrner, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Steamboat Springs, CO

Kristen S Fahrner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy" physician in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Alpine Ear Nose And Throat Pc and her current practice location is 940 Central Park Dr, Suite 207, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 879-3200.

Kristen S Fahrner is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 46327) 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 1306834395.

Contact Information

Kristen S Fahrner, MD
940 Central Park Dr, Suite 207,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8816
(970) 879-3200
(970) 879-4608

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKristen S Fahrner
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience20 Years
Location940 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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 S Fahrner graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306834395
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406810712
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000062

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristen S Fahrner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306834395NPI-NPPES
I20984OtherMEHARVARD PILGRIM
1044199OtherMEAETNA
431937899MedicaidME
2036312OtherMECIGNA
061473OtherMEANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0602XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy 46327 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Poudre Valley HospitalFort collins, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alpine Ear Nose And Throat Pc943612703221

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 S Fahrner allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAlpine Ear Nose And Throat Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790720464
PECOS PAC ID: 9436127032
Enrollment ID: O20040921001320

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 S Fahrner 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 S Fahrner, MD
6500 29th St, Ste 106,
Greeley, CO 80634-8386

Ph: (970) 584-1063
Kristen S Fahrner, MD
940 Central Park Dr, Suite 207,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8816

Ph: (970) 879-3200

Reviews and Comments


Otolaryngology Doctors in Steamboat Springs, CO

Maryann Purdy Wall, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 940 Central Park Dr, Suite 207, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone: 970-879-3200    Fax: 970-879-4608
Jason Brandt Sigmon, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 940 Central Park Dr Ste 207, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone: 970-871-2549    Fax: 970-875-2727

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