Dr Aron B Katz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northbrook, IL

Dr Aron B Katz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Northbrook, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1290 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 564-1290.

Dr Aron B Katz is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 0467194) 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 1407074537.

Contact Information

Dr Aron B Katz, OD
1290 Shermer Rd,
Northbrook, IL 60062-4567
(847) 564-1290
(847) 509-2020

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Aron B Katz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location1290 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, Illinois
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 Aron B Katz attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407074537
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062581143
  • Enrollment ID: I20080515000080

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Aron B Katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407074537NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 0467194 (Illinois)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 0467194 (Illinois)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 0467194 (Illinois)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 0467194 (Illinois)Secondary

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 Aron B Katz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAron B. Katz O.d. P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265650311
PECOS PAC ID: 5698844777
Enrollment ID: O20080515000083

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 Aron B Katz 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 Aron B Katz, OD
1290 Shermer Rd,
Northbrook, IL 60062-4567

Ph: (847) 564-1290
Dr Aron B Katz, OD
1290 Shermer Rd,
Northbrook, IL 60062-4567

Ph: (847) 564-1290

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