Dr Katherine A Hess, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Middleburg, PA

Dr Katherine A Hess, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Middleburg, Pennsylvania. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Hess Family Eye Care, Pc and her current practice location is 423 E Main St, Middleburg, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 837-0112.

Dr Katherine A Hess is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG001806) 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 1114937604.

Contact Information

Dr Katherine A Hess, OD
423 E Main St,
Middleburg, PA 17842-1215
(570) 837-0112
(570) 837-3587

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Katherine A Hess
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location423 E Main St, Middleburg, Pennsylvania
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 Katherine A Hess attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114937604
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527160811
  • Enrollment ID: I20070216000017

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Katherine A Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114937604NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG001806 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hess Family Eye Care, Pc83251011244

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 Katherine A Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHess Family Eye Care, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801053566
PECOS PAC ID: 8325101124
Enrollment ID: O20090105000496

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 Katherine A Hess 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 Katherine A Hess, OD
423 E Main St,
Middleburg, PA 17842-1215

Ph: (570) 837-0112
Dr Katherine A Hess, OD
423 E Main St,
Middleburg, PA 17842-1215

Ph: (570) 837-0112

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Optometrist in Middleburg, PA

Dr. Nicholas Aaron Hess, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 423 E Main St, Middleburg, PA 17842
Phone: 570-837-0112    
Dr. Daniel K Gift, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 423 E Main St, Middleburg, PA 17842
Phone: 570-837-0112    
Hess Family Eye Care, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 423 E Main St, Middleburg, PA 17842
Phone: 570-837-0112    

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