Dr Kenneth Cohn, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in South Gate, CA

Dr Kenneth Cohn, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in South Gate, California. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 3849 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (323) 567-1396.

Dr Kenneth Cohn is licensed to practice in California (license number G18784) 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 1578581187.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth Cohn, MD
3849 Tweedy Blvd,
South Gate, CA 90280-6101
(323) 567-1396
(323) 567-4956

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth Cohn
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience56 Years
Location3849 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, California
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:
  • Dr Kenneth Cohn attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578581187
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496895054
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth Cohn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578581187NPI-NPPES
GR0100640MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G18784 (California)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 Kenneth Cohn allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKenneth Cohn, M.d., A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871646620
PECOS PAC ID: 7113067778
Enrollment ID: O20091214000157

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 Kenneth Cohn 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 Kenneth Cohn, MD
3849 Tweedy Blvd,
South Gate, CA 90280-6101

Ph: (323) 567-1396
Dr Kenneth Cohn, MD
3849 Tweedy Blvd,
South Gate, CA 90280-6101

Ph: (323) 567-1396

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Ophthalmology Doctors in South Gate, CA


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