Dr William Kenneth Christian, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA

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Dr William Kenneth Christian, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985w, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 828-5888.

Dr William Kenneth Christian is licensed to practice in California (license number A100485) 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 1285825158.

Contact Information

Dr William Kenneth Christian, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2155
(310) 828-5888
(310) 829-1720

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Kenneth Christian
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985w, Santa Monica, 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 William Kenneth Christian attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285825158
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850489394
  • Enrollment ID: I20071115000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Kenneth Christian such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285825158NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A100485 (California)Secondary
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist A100485 (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 William Kenneth Christian allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWilliam K Christian Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649669276
PECOS PAC ID: 4587985734
Enrollment ID: O20150601000536

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 William Kenneth Christian 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 William Kenneth Christian, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2155

Ph: (310) 828-5888		Dr William Kenneth Christian, MD
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985w,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2155

Ph: (310) 828-5888

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