Dr George James Kaknis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fishkill, NY

Dr George James Kaknis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fishkill, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1073 Main St, Suite 106, Fishkill, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 896-2017.

Dr George James Kaknis is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV004908-1) 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 1245215961.

Contact Information

Dr George James Kaknis, OD
1073 Main St, Suite 106,
Fishkill, NY 12524-3513
(845) 896-2017
(845) 897-5702

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George James Kaknis
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location1073 Main St, Fishkill, New York
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 George James Kaknis attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245215961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103953690
  • Enrollment ID: I20100414000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George James Kaknis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245215961NPI-NPPES
141769142OtherNYNYS EMPIRE PLAN
141769142OtherNYUNITED HEALTHCARE
497534OtherNYAETNA HMO
C49951OtherNYBCBS
P868482OtherNYOXFORD
0749460001OtherNYDMERC
10046614OtherNYCDPHP
141769142OtherNYMULTIPLAN
597001OtherNYMVP
497534OtherNYAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV004908-1 (New York)Primary

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 George James Kaknis 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 George James Kaknis, OD
1073 Main Street, Suite 106,
Fishkill, NY 12524-1792

Ph: (845) 896-2017
Dr George James Kaknis, OD
1073 Main St, Suite 106,
Fishkill, NY 12524-3513

Ph: (845) 896-2017

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