Dr Kenneth E Hooton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in American Fork, UT

Dr Kenneth E Hooton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in American Fork, Utah. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Kenneth E Hooton, O.d. and his current practice location is 60 S 200 E, American Fork, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 756-4731.

Dr Kenneth E Hooton is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 911096079934) 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 1144285925.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth E Hooton, OD
60 S 200 E,
American Fork, UT 84003-2412
(801) 756-4731
(801) 756-5865

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth E Hooton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location60 S 200 E, American Fork, Utah
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 Kenneth E Hooton attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144285925
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991775207
  • Enrollment ID: I20040727000529

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth E Hooton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144285925NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 911096079934 (Utah)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kenneth E Hooton, O.d.16583419532

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 Kenneth E Hooton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKenneth E Hooton, O.d.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134390255
PECOS PAC ID: 1658341953
Enrollment ID: O20040726001144

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 Kenneth E Hooton 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 Kenneth E Hooton, OD
60 S 200 E,
American Fork, UT 84003-2412

Ph: (801) 756-4731
Dr Kenneth E Hooton, OD
60 S 200 E,
American Fork, UT 84003-2412

Ph: (801) 756-4731

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