Dr Amber Karpel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Dr Amber Karpel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Clarkson Optometry Inc and her current practice location is 2185 S Mason Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 821-5666.

Dr Amber Karpel is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2000160786) 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 1033115019.

Contact Information

Dr Amber Karpel, OD
2185 S Mason Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63131-1640
(314) 821-5666
(314) 821-5322

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Amber Karpel
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2185 S Mason Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri
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:
  • Dr Amber Karpel attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033115019
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/22/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799967246
  • Enrollment ID: I20110304000777

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amber Karpel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033115019NPI-NPPES
315200105MedicaidMO
410043109OtherMORAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2000160786 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clarkson Optometry Inc084041179986

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. Dr Amber Karpel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameClarkson Optometry Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497155345
PECOS PAC ID: 0840411799
Enrollment ID: O20141020000232

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. Dr Amber Karpel 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
Dr Amber Karpel, OD
15933 Clayton Rd Ste 201,
Ballwin, MO 63011-2172

Ph: (636) 200-4393
Dr Amber Karpel, OD
2185 S Mason Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63131-1640

Ph: (314) 821-5666

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