Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Brooklyn, NY

Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Brooklyn, New York. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Schweiger Dermatology Pllc and her current practice location is 2408 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 332-2999.

Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman is licensed to practice in New York (license number 263285) 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 1083934087.

Contact Information

Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman, MD
2408 Ocean Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-3565
(718) 332-2999
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMrs Karen Laura Hammerman
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience17 Years
Location2408 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, New York
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:
  • Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083934087
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375778442
  • Enrollment ID: I20131025000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083934087NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 263285 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Schweiger Dermatology Pllc5991947160178

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. Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVanguard Dermatology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619179009
PECOS PAC ID: 2365475977
Enrollment ID: O20051114000712
Entity NameSchweiger Dermatology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831438662
PECOS PAC ID: 5991947160
Enrollment ID: O20130819000251

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. Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman 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
Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman, MD
2408 Ocean Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-3565

Ph: (718) 332-2999
Mrs Karen Laura Hammerman, MD
2408 Ocean Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-3565

Ph: (718) 332-2999

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