Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in New Bern, NC

Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in New Bern, North Carolina. He went to International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 3005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 633-0651.

Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2145) 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 1376876631.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen, OD
3005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,
New Bern, NC 28562-5211
(252) 633-0651
(252) 514-9419

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Rudi Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location3005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern, North Carolina
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 Joseph Rudi Christensen attended and graduated from International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376876631
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/17/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072658145
  • Enrollment ID: I20100302000093

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376876631NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2145 (North Carolina)Primary

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 Joseph Rudi Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCarteret Vision Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629514112
PECOS PAC ID: 0941583876
Enrollment ID: O20170220000822

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 Joseph Rudi Christensen 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 Joseph Rudi Christensen, OD
5053 Executive Dr, Ste A,
Morehead City, NC 28557-2506

Ph: (252) 633-0651
Dr Joseph Rudi Christensen, OD
3005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,
New Bern, NC 28562-5211

Ph: (252) 633-0651

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