Gregory J Kent, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boise, ID

Gregory J Kent, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Eye Associates Pa and his current practice location is 901 N Curtis Rd Suite 302, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 342-5151.

Gregory J Kent is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M5869) 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 1891868006.

Contact Information

Gregory J Kent, MD
901 N Curtis Rd Suite 302,
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 342-5151
(208) 367-3365

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGregory J Kent
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location901 N Curtis Rd Suite 302, Boise, Idaho
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:
  • Gregory J Kent attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891868006
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406884162
  • Enrollment ID: I20100728001067

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gregory J Kent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891868006NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M5869 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Eye Associates Pa47896124414

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. Gregory J Kent allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Eye Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316013691
PECOS PAC ID: 4789612441
Enrollment ID: O20050803000167

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. Gregory J 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
Gregory J Kent, MD
901 N Curtis Rd Suite 302,
Boise, ID 83706

Ph: (208) 342-5151
Gregory J Kent, MD
901 N Curtis Rd Suite 302,
Boise, ID 83706

Ph: (208) 342-5151

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