Dr Babak Kamkar, OD, QME - Medicare Optometrist in Glendale, CA

Dr Babak Kamkar, OD, QME is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Glendale, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Dr B Kamkar, Od A Professional Optometry Corp and his current practice location is 1104 E Colorado St, Glendale, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 500-8008.

Dr Babak Kamkar is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT8512T) 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 1801892450.

Contact Information

Dr Babak Kamkar, OD, QME
1104 E Colorado St,
Glendale, CA 91205-1309
(818) 500-8008
(818) 500-8075

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Babak Kamkar
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location1104 E Colorado St, Glendale, 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 Babak Kamkar attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801892450
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143119198
  • Enrollment ID: I20040315001224

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Babak Kamkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801892450NPI-NPPES
SD0085121MedicaidCA
SD0085120MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OPT8512T (California)Secondary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation OPT8512T (California)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics OPT8512T (California)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision OPT8512T (California)Secondary
173000000XLegal Medicine 960487 (California)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OPT8512T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr B Kamkar, Od A Professional Optometry Corp89212199322

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 Babak Kamkar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr B Kamkar, Od A Professional Optometry Corp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710190251
PECOS PAC ID: 8921219932
Enrollment ID: O20120605000801

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 Babak Kamkar 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 Babak Kamkar, OD, QME
1104 E Colorado St,
Glendale, CA 91205-1309

Ph: (818) 500-8008
Dr Babak Kamkar, OD, QME
1104 E Colorado St,
Glendale, CA 91205-1309

Ph: (818) 500-8008

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