Barry Kusman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ

Barry Kusman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tucson Eye Physicians Pllc and his current practice location is 1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 742-1900.

Barry Kusman is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 12771) 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 1740362359.

Contact Information

Barry Kusman, MD
1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1163
(520) 742-1900
(520) 742-1170

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBarry Kusman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175, Tucson, Arizona
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:
  • Barry Kusman graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740362359
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335039346
  • Enrollment ID: I20100825000518

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Barry Kusman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740362359NPI-NPPES
239112MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 12771 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tucson Eye Physicians Pllc38705724802

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. Barry Kusman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTucson Eye Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164542734
PECOS PAC ID: 3870572480
Enrollment ID: O20040716000970

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. Barry Kusman 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
Barry Kusman, MD
1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1163

Ph: (520) 742-5500
Barry Kusman, MD
1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175,
Tucson, AZ 85718-1163

Ph: (520) 742-1900

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