Dr Kathy Kim, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lakewood, WA

Dr Kathy Kim, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lakewood, Washington. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 8520 Steilacoom Blvd Sw Ste 200a, Lakewood, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 475-3937.

Dr Kathy Kim is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 3950) 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 1962591396.

Contact Information

Dr Kathy Kim, OD
8520 Steilacoom Blvd Sw Ste 200a,
Lakewood, WA 98498-4773
(253) 475-3937
(253) 201-2348

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kathy Kim
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location8520 Steilacoom Blvd Sw Ste 200a, Lakewood, Washington
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 Kathy Kim attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962591396
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769414044
  • Enrollment ID: I20050907001045

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathy Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962591396NPI-NPPES
050612108OtherWAPREMERA
050612108OtherWATRICARE
2030831MedicaidWA
050612108OtherWAFIRST CHOICE
050612108OtherWAUNIFORM
5814065OtherWACIGNA
#KIMOtherWAMARCH VISION CARE
REGENCEOtherWA9659KI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3950 (Washington)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 Kathy Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameRainier Family Eye Care, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477729911
PECOS PAC ID: 2961434238
Enrollment ID: O20050907001003
Provider NameGregory T Greer Od & Associates Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902850308
PECOS PAC ID: 5799797312
Enrollment ID: O20060626000038

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 Kathy Kim 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 Kathy Kim, OD
8520 Steilacoom Blvd Sw Ste 200a,
Lakewood, WA 98498-4773

Ph: (253) 475-3937
Dr Kathy Kim, OD
8520 Steilacoom Blvd Sw Ste 200a,
Lakewood, WA 98498-4773

Ph: (253) 475-3937

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