Robert Choi Kwun, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Salt Lake City, UT

Robert Choi Kwun, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Salt Lake City, Utah. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Associates Of Utah Pc and his current practice location is 5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630, Salt Lake City, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 281-3030.

Robert Choi Kwun is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 3082804-1205) 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 1457338162.

Contact Information

Robert Choi Kwun, MD
5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630,
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6771
(801) 281-3030
(801) 281-3033

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Choi Kwun
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630, Salt Lake City, Utah
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:
  • Robert Choi Kwun attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457338162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052211638
  • Enrollment ID: I20040110000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Choi Kwun such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457338162NPI-NPPES
870525682OtherTAX ID #
115013800MedicaidWY
180040257OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
805762700MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 3082804-1205 (Utah)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 3082804-1205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Mark's HospitalSalt lake city, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Associates Of Utah Pc02441308218

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. Robert Choi Kwun allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Associates Of Utah Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396867214
PECOS PAC ID: 0244130821
Enrollment ID: O20040110000134

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. Robert Choi Kwun 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
Robert Choi Kwun, MD
5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630,
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6771

Ph: (801) 281-3030
Robert Choi Kwun, MD
5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630,
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6771

Ph: (801) 281-3030

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