Kris Adwards Vanwagner, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Potsdam, NY

Kris Adwards Vanwagner, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Potsdam, New York. He went to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Canton-potsdam Hospital and his current practice location is 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 274-9085.

Kris Adwards Vanwagner is licensed to practice in New York (license number 246425) 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 1497944813.

Contact Information

Kris Adwards Vanwagner, DO
49 Lawrence Ave,
Potsdam, NY 13676-1889
(315) 274-9085
(315) 274-9084

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKris Adwards Vanwagner
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, New York
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:
  • Kris Adwards Vanwagner attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497944813
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921150012
  • Enrollment ID: I20090721000532

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kris Adwards Vanwagner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497944813NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 246425 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Canton-potsdam HospitalPotsdam, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Canton-potsdam Hospital6204827280197

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. Kris Adwards Vanwagner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCanton-potsdam Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568548782
PECOS PAC ID: 6204827280
Enrollment ID: O20040519000761

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. Kris Adwards Vanwagner 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
Kris Adwards Vanwagner, DO
50 Leroy St,
Potsdam, NY 13676-1786

Ph: (315) 274-9085
Kris Adwards Vanwagner, DO
49 Lawrence Ave,
Potsdam, NY 13676-1889

Ph: (315) 274-9085

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