Katherine J Atkinson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Amherst, MA

Katherine J Atkinson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Amherst, Massachusetts. She went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Katherine J Atkinson Md Pc and her current practice location is 17 Research Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 549-8400.

Katherine J Atkinson is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 155210) 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 1700849643.

Contact Information

Katherine J Atkinson, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178
(413) 549-8400
(413) 549-8409



Physician's Profile

Full NameKatherine J Atkinson
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location17 Research Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts
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:
  • Katherine J Atkinson attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700849643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476507716
  • Enrollment ID: I20050309000526

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Katherine J Atkinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700849643NPI-NPPES
20-2253144OtherMAPHCS
20-2253144OtherMACONSOLIDATED
20-2253144OtherMANORTH AMERICAN PREFERRED
20-2253144OtherMANORTHEAST HEALTHCARE ALLI
20-2253144OtherMAPLAN VISTA
24889OtherMAHEALTH NEW ENGLAND
710685OtherMAHARVARD PILGRIM
155210OtherMATUFTS
155210OtherMACONNECTICARE
20-2253144OtherMAGREAT-WEST
20-2253144OtherMANORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT
2636535OtherMACIGNA
2804217OtherMAAETNA
J18971OtherMABCBS MA
000000007730OtherMABMC
33428OtherMACHILDREN'S MED. SECURITY
3182029MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 155210 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley DickinsonNorthampton, MAHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health CareAgawam, MAHome health agency
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,theNorthampton, MAHospital
Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Katherine J Atkinson Md Pc60028514587

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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. Katherine J Atkinson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKatherine J Atkinson Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568598993
PECOS PAC ID: 6002851458
Enrollment ID: O20050627000024

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Entity NameTotal Wellness Centers Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770816506
PECOS PAC ID: 2860536919
Enrollment ID: O20100628000153

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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. Katherine J Atkinson 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
Katherine J Atkinson, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178

Ph: (413) 549-8400
Katherine J Atkinson, MD
17 Research Drive,
Amherst, MA 01002-2178

Ph: (413) 549-8400

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Family Medicine Doctors in Amherst, MA

Dr. Lisa Marie Lazarz-ciesla, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 150 Infirmary Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413-577-5000    Fax: 413-577-5023
Dr. Glenn E Miskovsky, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 31 Hall Dr, Amherst Medical Center, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-256-8561    Fax: 413-256-4421
Daniel E Clapp, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 40 Blackberry Ln, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-549-6376    
Robert Horowitz, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 150 Infirmary Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 413-577-5000    Fax: 413-577-5440
Mr. Samuel Gladstone, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 12 Dickinson St, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-253-2300    Fax: 413-256-0464
Hope Lounsbury, PA-C
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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 17 Research Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
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Suzan J. Smith, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 150 Infirmary Way, Amherst, MA 01003
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