Brian J Kartchner, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Safford, AZ

Brian J Kartchner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Safford, Arizona. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation and his current practice location is 1300 S. 20th Avenue, Safford, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 428-3122.

Brian J Kartchner is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 21587) 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 1700865763.

Contact Information

Brian J Kartchner, MD
1300 S. 20th Avenue,
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3122
(928) 428-7917



Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian J Kartchner
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location1300 S. 20th Avenue, Safford, Arizona
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:
  • Brian J Kartchner attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700865763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385712439
  • Enrollment ID: I20220118001436

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian J Kartchner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700865763NPI-NPPES
137895MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 21587 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation0648580597112

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSan Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265813075
PECOS PAC ID: 0648580597
Enrollment ID: O20151105002091

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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. Brian J Kartchner 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
Brian J Kartchner, MD
1300 S. 20th Avenue,
Safford, AZ 85546

Ph: (928) 428-3122
Brian J Kartchner, MD
1300 S. 20th Avenue,
Safford, AZ 85546

Ph: (928) 428-3122

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Family Medicine Doctors in Safford, AZ

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 928-428-1377    Fax: 928-348-8570
Melinda M Feely, MD
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Dr. Eduardo M Ferriol, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1529 West Us Highway 366, Safford, AZ 85546
Phone: 928-348-1364    
Catherine H Romero, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 928-428-1377    Fax: 928-348-8570
Dr. Jesse Robert Coons, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 928-428-4698    Fax: 928-348-3008
Bradford N. Montierth, M.D
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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John P Nestor, D.O.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2016 W 16th St, Safford Community Health Center, Safford, AZ 85546
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