Mrs Karen D Wantuch, NP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Forest City, NC

Mrs Karen D Wantuch, NP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Forest City, North Carolina. She graduated from nursing school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Spartanburg Medical Center and her current practice location is 281 E Main St, Forest City, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 245-6400.

Mrs Karen D Wantuch is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 169316) 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 1245577154.

Contact Information

Mrs Karen D Wantuch, NP-C
281 E Main St,
Forest City, NC 28043-3126
(828) 245-6400
(828) 245-3838

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Karen D Wantuch
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience12 Years
Location281 E Main St, Forest City, North Carolina
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 D Wantuch graduated from nursing school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245577154
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820236268
  • Enrollment ID: I20130524000451

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Karen D Wantuch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245577154NPI-NPPES
7006658MedicaidNC
NCB931A2342423AOtherNCMEDICARE PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 169316 (North Carolina)Primary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family F0712525 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spartanburg Medical CenterSpartanburg, SCHospital
Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NCHospital
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spartanburg Medical Center3072425297843

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 D Wantuch allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSpartanburg Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568400174
PECOS PAC ID: 3072425297
Enrollment ID: O20040513000988

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 D Wantuch 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 D Wantuch, NP-C
Po Box 743070,
Atlanta, GA 30374-3070

Ph: (864) 560-4304
Mrs Karen D Wantuch, NP-C
281 E Main St,
Forest City, NC 28043-3126

Ph: (828) 245-6400

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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