Dr Caroline Kaufman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bellevue, WA

Dr Caroline Kaufman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Bellevue, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Contact Lens Consultants Northwest and her current practice location is 4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Suite A, Bellevue, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 641-2020.

Dr Caroline Kaufman is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD3162TX) 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 1831294503.

Contact Information

Dr Caroline Kaufman, OD
4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Suite A,
Bellevue, WA 98006-1937
(425) 641-2020
(425) 641-7899

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Caroline Kaufman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Bellevue, 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:
  • Dr Caroline Kaufman graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831294503
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769452523
  • Enrollment ID: I20040803000135

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Caroline Kaufman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831294503NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OD3162TX (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Contact Lens Consultants Northwest91334243692

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 Caroline Kaufman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameContact Lens Consultants Northwest
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568579225
PECOS PAC ID: 9133424369
Enrollment ID: O20160225000535

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 Caroline Kaufman 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 Caroline Kaufman, OD
4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Suite A,
Bellevue, WA 98006-1937

Ph: (425) 641-2020
Dr Caroline Kaufman, OD
4317 Factoria Blvd Se, Suite A,
Bellevue, WA 98006-1937

Ph: (425) 641-2020

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