Dr Karl J Bakken, OD - Medicare Optometrist in St Louis Park, MN

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Dr Karl J Bakken, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in St Louis Park, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Park Nicollet Clinic and his current practice location is 3900 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (952) 993-3150.

Dr Karl J Bakken is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2792) 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 1033196365.

Contact Information

Dr Karl J Bakken, OD
3900 Park Nicollet Blvd,
St Louis Park, MN 55416-2503
(952) 993-3150
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Karl J Bakken
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location3900 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, 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 Karl J Bakken attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033196365
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769420934
  • Enrollment ID: I20050419000499

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karl J Bakken such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033196365NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2792 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Park Nicollet Clinic79118194381530

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 Karl J Bakken allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePark Nicollet Clinic
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780621904
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819438
Enrollment ID: O20031104000046

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 Karl J Bakken 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 Karl J Bakken, OD
6465 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 315,
St Louis Park, MN 55426-1728

Ph: () -		Dr Karl J Bakken, OD
3900 Park Nicollet Blvd,
St Louis Park, MN 55416-2503

Ph: (952) 993-3150

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