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DR. KAREL V PLACEK MD
NPI 1124127675
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in La Jolla, CA

Active since September 21, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
9850 GENESEE AVE #910, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 558-9620(858) 558-0250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Karel V Placek Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAREL V PLACEK MD (NPI 1124127675) is an individual psychiatry provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A042838) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124127675
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREL V PLACEKCredential: MD
Location Address9850 GENESEE AVE #910La Jolla, CA 92037
Mailing Address9850 Genesee Ave #910La Jolla, CA 92037 · (858) 558-9620 · Fax (858) 558-0250
Phone(858) 558-9620
Fax(858) 558-0250
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1124127675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A042838
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
9850 GENESEE AVE #910, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINA85834

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Karel V Placek Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2016 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karel Placek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karel Placek is 1124127675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Karel Placek located?

Karel Placek practices at 9850 Genesee Ave #910, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 558-9620.

What is Karel Placek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Karel Placek enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karel Placek has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karel Placek was last updated on March 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.