Richard L Kafka, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Gregory, SD

Richard L Kafka, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gregory, South Dakota. He went to Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Avera Mckennan, Avera Mckennan and his current practice location is 405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 835-9611.

Richard L Kafka is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 3345) 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 1588629760.

Contact Information

Richard L Kafka, MD
405 Whittecar Ave,
Gregory, SD 57533-1340
(605) 835-9611
(605) 835-8033

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard L Kafka
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, South Dakota
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:
  • Richard L Kafka attended and graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588629760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153464805
  • Enrollment ID: I20100203000886

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard L Kafka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588629760NPI-NPPES
5607263MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 3345 (South Dakota)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 18266 (Nebraska)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Avera At HomeYankton, SDHome health agency
Avera Gregory HospitalGregory, SDHospital
Avera Rosebud Country Care CenterGregory, SDNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Avera Mckennan0345157103848
Avera Mckennan0345157103848

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. Richard L Kafka allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAvera Mckennan
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003389206
PECOS PAC ID: 0345157103
Enrollment ID: O20031110000117

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. Richard L Kafka 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
Richard L Kafka, MD
405 Whittecar Ave,
Gregory, SD 57533-1340

Ph: (605) 835-9611
Richard L Kafka, MD
405 Whittecar Ave,
Gregory, SD 57533-1340

Ph: (605) 835-9611

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Family Medicine Doctors in Gregory, SD

John A Malm, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-835-9611    Fax: 605-835-8033
Dr. Anita Ilze Inveiss Siltumens, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-835-9611    
Melissa Bartling, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 110 S Logan Ave Ste A, Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-835-9611    Fax: 605-835-8033
Raymond G Nemer, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-835-9611    Fax: 605-835-8033
Lisa A Even, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Whittecar Ave, Gregory, SD 57533
Phone: 605-835-9611    Fax: 605-835-8033

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