Dr Benjamin J Kohn, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Capitola, CA

Dr Benjamin J Kohn, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Vision Therapy" provider in Capitola, California. His current practice location is 2121 41st Ave, Ste 108, Capitola, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 476-7744.

Dr Benjamin J Kohn is licensed to practice in California (license number 8521T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1609929215.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin J Kohn, OD
2121 41st Ave, Ste 108,
Capitola, CA 95010-2056
(831) 476-7744
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin J Kohn
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist - Vision Therapy
Location2121 41st Ave, Capitola, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609929215
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789953381
  • Enrollment ID: I20170712002818

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin J Kohn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609929215NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 8521T (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 Benjamin J Kohn allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKrok And Shen Optometrists Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891999660
PECOS PAC ID: 5496030686
Enrollment ID: O20170330002653

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 Benjamin J Kohn 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 Benjamin J Kohn, OD
2121 41st Ave, Ste 108,
Capitola, CA 95010-2056

Ph: (831) 476-7744
Dr Benjamin J Kohn, OD
2121 41st Ave, Ste 108,
Capitola, CA 95010-2056

Ph: (831) 476-7744

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