Christine Hall Richter, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Seattle, WA

Christine Hall Richter, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Seattle, Washington. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Virginia Mason Medical Center and her current practice location is 19116 33rd W Ave, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 712-7900.

Christine Hall Richter is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00003090) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396896551.

Contact Information

Christine Hall Richter, OD
19116 33rd W Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101
(425) 712-7900
(425) 712-7905

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristine Hall Richter
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location19116 33rd W Ave, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christine Hall Richter attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396896551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395873459
  • Enrollment ID: I20100511000334

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine Hall Richter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396896551NPI-NPPES
1334HAOtherWABLUE SHIELD #
2016376MedicaidWA
0039597OtherWALABOR AND INDUSTRIES #
410044098OtherWARAILROAD MEDICARE
US2343168OtherWAAETNA SPECIALIST PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00003090 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Mason Medical Center9830002617834

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. Christine Hall Richter allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVirginia Mason Medical Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801851258
PECOS PAC ID: 9830002617
Enrollment ID: O20031107000383

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. Christine Hall Richter 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
Christine Hall Richter, OD
19116 33rd W Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101

Ph: (425) 712-7900
Christine Hall Richter, OD
19116 33rd W Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101

Ph: (425) 712-7900

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