Dr Candace Christen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Monticello, MN

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Dr Candace Christen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Monticello, Minnesota. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc and her current practice location is 1212 Sandy Ln, Monticello, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (612) 310-2203.

Dr Candace Christen is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2960) 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 1811036056.

Contact Information

Dr Candace Christen, OD
1212 Sandy Ln,
Monticello, MN 55362-8968
(612) 310-2203
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Candace Christen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location1212 Sandy Ln, Monticello, Minnesota
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:
  • Dr Candace Christen graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811036056
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204886427
  • Enrollment ID: I20050126000208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Candace Christen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811036056NPI-NPPES
MN2960OtherMNSTATE LICENSE
22-04250OtherMNMEDICA, JCP LOCATION
2960OtherMNLICENSE
538K5CHOtherMNBCBS OF MN
22-04249OtherMNMEDICA, MACY'S LOCATION
221006OtherMNEYEMED
TPOP48OtherFLSTATE LICENSE
3498-35OtherWILICENSE
3498-35OtherWISTATE LICENSE
560-131-200MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2960 (Minnesota)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 3269 (Connecticut)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist TPOP48 (Florida)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist TA2880 (Maryland)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 3498-35 (Wisconsin)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc458799880251

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 Candace Christen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVision Pro Ii Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982756789
PECOS PAC ID: 4880599034
Enrollment ID: O20040108001107
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Sc Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679046569
PECOS PAC ID: 4587998802
Enrollment ID: O20220127003028

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 Candace Christen 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 Candace Christen, OD
1212 Sandy Ln,
Monticello, MN 55362-8968

Ph: (612) 310-2203		Dr Candace Christen, OD
1212 Sandy Ln,
Monticello, MN 55362-8968

Ph: (612) 310-2203

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