Dr Kenneth R Smith, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Louisville, KY

Dr Kenneth R Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 9700 Park Plaza Ave Unit 103, Louisville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (502) 429-3937.

Dr Kenneth R Smith is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 34564) 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 1386619021.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth R Smith, MD
9700 Park Plaza Ave Unit 103,
Louisville, KY 40241-2286
(502) 429-3937
(502) 429-3996

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth R Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location9700 Park Plaza Ave Unit 103, Louisville, Kentucky
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 R Smith attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386619021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810881836
  • Enrollment ID: I20040211000351

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth R Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386619021NPI-NPPES
64435647MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 34564 (Kentucky)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 R Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKenneth R Smith Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679688915
PECOS PAC ID: 3678467693
Enrollment ID: O20040211000319

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 R Smith 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 R Smith, MD
9700 Park Plaza Ave Unit 103,
Louisville, KY 40241-2286

Ph: (502) 429-3937
Dr Kenneth R Smith, MD
9700 Park Plaza Ave Unit 103,
Louisville, KY 40241-2286

Ph: (502) 429-3937

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