Dr Kathryn P Childs, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Montclair, NJ

Dr Kathryn P Childs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Montclair, New Jersey. She went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. Her current practice location is 33 N Fullerton Ave, First Floor, Montclair, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 509-6039.

Dr Kathryn P Childs is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA07491800) 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 1023067741.

Contact Information

Dr Kathryn P Childs, MD
33 N Fullerton Ave, First Floor,
Montclair, NJ 07042-3412
(973) 509-6039
(973) 509-6069

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kathryn P Childs
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location33 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, New Jersey
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:
  • Dr Kathryn P Childs attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023067741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325930316
  • Enrollment ID: I20040325001094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathryn P Childs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023067741NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 25MA07491800 (New Jersey)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. Dr Kathryn P Childs allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmology Of Montclair Limited Liability Company
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912047713
PECOS PAC ID: 4284730763
Enrollment ID: O20070430000221

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. Dr Kathryn P Childs 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
Dr Kathryn P Childs, MD
33 N Fullerton Ave, First Floor,
Montclair, NJ 07042-3412

Ph: (973) 509-6039
Dr Kathryn P Childs, MD
33 N Fullerton Ave, First Floor,
Montclair, NJ 07042-3412

Ph: (973) 509-6039

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