Karen K Chow, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tempe, AZ

Karen K Chow, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tempe, Arizona. Her current practice location is 3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1, Tempe, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 966-0522.

Karen K Chow is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 1511) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1447455142.

Contact Information

Karen K Chow, OD
3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1,
Tempe, AZ 85282-3870
(480) 966-0522
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren K Chow
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1, Tempe, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447455142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254479876
  • Enrollment ID: I20091118000579

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen K Chow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447455142NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1511 (Arizona)Primary

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. Karen K Chow allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDesert Eye Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922314905
PECOS PAC ID: 6800084419
Enrollment ID: O20101227000393

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen K Chow, OD
3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1,
Tempe, AZ 85282-3870

Ph: (480) 966-0522
Karen K Chow, OD
3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1,
Tempe, AZ 85282-3870

Ph: (480) 966-0522

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