Alexander R Kent, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Charleston, SC

Alexander R Kent, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Physicians And Surgeons Llc, Carolina Cataract And Vision Center and his current practice location is 125 Doughty St, Ste 330, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 722-7705.

Alexander R Kent is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 17511) 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 1770529539.

Contact Information

Alexander R Kent, MD
125 Doughty St, Ste 330,
Charleston, SC 29403-5736
(843) 722-7705
(843) 722-7149

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander R Kent
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location125 Doughty St, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Alexander R Kent attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770529539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820187784
  • Enrollment ID: I20071130000342

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander R Kent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770529539NPI-NPPES
175116MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 17511 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Physicians And Surgeons Llc73150268792
Carolina Cataract And Vision Center872916730910

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. Alexander R Kent allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Cataract And Vision Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427227099
PECOS PAC ID: 8729167309
Enrollment ID: O20080507000511
Entity NameEyecare Physicians & Surgeons Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467595074
PECOS PAC ID: 7315026879
Enrollment ID: O20080508000552

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. Alexander R Kent 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
Alexander R Kent, MD
125 Doughty St, Ste 330,
Charleston, SC 29403-5736

Ph: (843) 722-7705
Alexander R Kent, MD
125 Doughty St, Ste 330,
Charleston, SC 29403-5736

Ph: (843) 722-7705

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