Kathleen Pelkan, - Medicare Family Practice in Bethel, AK

Kathleen Pelkan, is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Bethel, Alaska. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Yukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation and her current practice location is 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 543-6300.

Kathleen Pelkan is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 5558) 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 1841401221.

Contact Information

Kathleen Pelkan,
700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway,
Bethel, AK 99559-0287
(907) 543-6300
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameKathleen Pelkan
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience22 Years
Location700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, Alaska
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:
  • Kathleen Pelkan graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841401221
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567484850
  • Enrollment ID: I20051230000110

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathleen Pelkan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841401221NPI-NPPES
MD73491MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5558 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg HospitalBethel, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation519371876577

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Entity NameYukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447477815
PECOS PAC ID: 5193718765
Enrollment ID: O20040407001515

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kathleen Pelkan,
700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway,
Bethel, AK 99559-0287

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Kathleen Pelkan,
700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway,
Bethel, AK 99559-0287

Ph: (907) 543-6300

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Family Medicine Doctors in Bethel, AK

Jill Seaman, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6300    
Daniel Hartman, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6300    
Calvin Vermeire, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 907-543-6300    
Elizabeth Jane Roll, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6300    
Scott A Walker, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman, Kusko Clinic, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6300    Fax: 907-543-6250
William White Eggimann, MD
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Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
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Joseph Klejka, MD
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