Mr Melvin Dean Karges, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Joplin, MO

Mr Melvin Dean Karges, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Joplin, Missouri. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. His current practice location is 702 E 34th St, Ste 100, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 782-1700.

Mr Melvin Dean Karges is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number R2H11) 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 1538198452.

Contact Information

Mr Melvin Dean Karges, MD
702 E 34th St, Ste 100,
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 782-1700
(417) 782-1747

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Melvin Dean Karges
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience43 Years
Location702 E 34th St, Joplin, Missouri
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:
  • Mr Melvin Dean Karges attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538198452
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890987846
  • Enrollment ID: I20101008000148

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Melvin Dean Karges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538198452NPI-NPPES
195869OtherMOBC BLUE SHIELD
202153938MedicaidMO
100274270AMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation R2H11 (Missouri)Primary

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. Mr Melvin Dean Karges 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
Mr Melvin Dean Karges, MD
702 E 34th St, Ste 100,
Joplin, MO 64804

Ph: (417) 782-1700
Mr Melvin Dean Karges, MD
702 E 34th St, Ste 100,
Joplin, MO 64804

Ph: (417) 782-1700

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