Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hixson, TN

Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hixson, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5407 Hixson Pike, Suite 121, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 842-1050.

Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0001030) 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 1164570230.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins, OD
5407 Hixson Pike, Suite 121,
Hixson, TN 37343-4559
(423) 842-1050
(423) 842-7246

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth Leon Perkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location5407 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tennessee
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 Leon Perkins attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164570230
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012178999
  • Enrollment ID: I20120420000142

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164570230NPI-NPPES
0068706OtherTNBLUECROSS BLUESHIEL OF TN
702024767OtherTNCARITEN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD0001030 (Tennessee)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist OPT001085 (Georgia)Secondary

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 Leon Perkins 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 Leon Perkins, OD
435 Valleybrook Rd,
Hixson, TN 37343-3067

Ph: (423) 842-1050
Dr Kenneth Leon Perkins, OD
5407 Hixson Pike, Suite 121,
Hixson, TN 37343-4559

Ph: (423) 842-1050

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