Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Torrance, CA

Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Torrance, California. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice H Shammas Md Inc and her current practice location is 3537 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 543-3555.

Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang is licensed to practice in California (license number 12864T) 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 1992733786.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang, OD
3537 Torrance Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503-4818
(310) 543-3555
(310) 540-8363

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Kay Hun Tang
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location3537 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, California
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 Karen Kay Hun Tang attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992733786
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274639307
  • Enrollment ID: I20070505000131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992733786NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 12864T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
H Shammas Md Inc45876050276

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 Karen Kay Hun Tang 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 Karen Kay Hun Tang, OD
3714 Kenmore Ave,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706-4036

Ph: (626) 338-7635
Dr Karen Kay Hun Tang, OD
3537 Torrance Blvd,
Torrance, CA 90503-4818

Ph: (310) 543-3555

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