Dr Christa Nicole Cole, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Knoxville, TN

Dr Christa Nicole Cole, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice University Eye Specialists, P.c. and her current practice location is 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 255, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 244-2030.

Dr Christa Nicole Cole is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0000003088) 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 1609006790.

Contact Information

Dr Christa Nicole Cole, OD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527
(865) 244-2030
(865) 410-7292

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christa Nicole Cole
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee
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 Christa Nicole Cole attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609006790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466586359
  • Enrollment ID: I20161005001701

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christa Nicole Cole such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609006790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1784DT (Kentucky)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000003088 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Eye Specialists, P.c.094127870917

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 Christa Nicole Cole allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUniversity Eye Specialists, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316916158
PECOS PAC ID: 0941278709
Enrollment ID: O20071003000862

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 Christa Nicole Cole 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 Christa Nicole Cole, OD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 244-2030
Dr Christa Nicole Cole, OD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 244-2030

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