Dr Christopher Kruthoff, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wayzata, MN

Dr Christopher Kruthoff, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wayzata, Minnesota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Eye Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 250 Central Ave N Ste 107, Wayzata, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 416-7600.

Dr Christopher Kruthoff is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 3602) 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 1326425364.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Kruthoff, OD
250 Central Ave N Ste 107,
Wayzata, MN 55391-1207
(763) 416-7600
(763) 416-7634

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Kruthoff
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience9 Years
Location250 Central Ave N Ste 107, Wayzata, Minnesota
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 Christopher Kruthoff attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326425364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2015
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335437771
  • Enrollment ID: I20190503000667

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Kruthoff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326425364NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618002524 (Virginia)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 3602 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Eye Clinic Llc216331504517

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 Christopher Kruthoff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorthwest Eye Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255417002
PECOS PAC ID: 2163315045
Enrollment ID: O20040204000843

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 Christopher Kruthoff 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 Christopher Kruthoff, OD
8401 Golden Valley Rd Ste 330,
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4488

Ph: (763) 416-7629
Dr Christopher Kruthoff, OD
250 Central Ave N Ste 107,
Wayzata, MN 55391-1207

Ph: (763) 416-7600

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