Dr Karen Y Castleberry, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Athens, GA

Dr Karen Y Castleberry, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Athens, Georgia. She went to Michigan College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 3700 Atlanta Hwy, #141, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 613-6409.

Dr Karen Y Castleberry is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 1324) 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 1073601514.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Y Castleberry, OD
3700 Atlanta Hwy, #141,
Athens, GA 30606-7201
(706) 613-6409
(706) 613-5514

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Y Castleberry
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Georgia
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 Y Castleberry attended and graduated from Michigan College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073601514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365573748
  • Enrollment ID: I20100629000307

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Y Castleberry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073601514NPI-NPPES
00972771AMedicaidGA
10633OtherGACOLE LOCATION #102007
101679MedicaidGA
41ZCFDDOtherGACARRIER PROVIDER #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 1324 (Georgia)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3628 (Michigan)Secondary

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 Karen Y Castleberry allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameKm Vision Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841520038
PECOS PAC ID: 4486785854
Enrollment ID: O20100629000262

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 Y Castleberry 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 Y Castleberry, OD
3700 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 141,
Athens, GA 30606-7201

Ph: (706) 613-6409
Dr Karen Y Castleberry, OD
3700 Atlanta Hwy, #141,
Athens, GA 30606-7201

Ph: (706) 613-6409

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