Dr Kenny Ray Blackston, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Opp, AL

Dr Kenny Ray Blackston, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Opp, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 102 W Covington Ave, Opp, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 774-9396.

Dr Kenny Ray Blackston is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S950-TA-529) 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 1740286301.

Contact Information

Dr Kenny Ray Blackston, OD
102 W Covington Ave,
Opp, AL 36467-2033
(334) 774-9396
(334) 774-1459

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kenny Ray Blackston
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location102 W Covington Ave, Opp, Alabama
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 Kenny Ray Blackston graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740286301
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153216791
  • Enrollment ID: I20040225000754

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenny Ray Blackston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740286301NPI-NPPES
22-10508OtherALUNITED HEALTH CARE PROV #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S950-TA-529 (Alabama)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 Kenny Ray Blackston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKenny R Blackston Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710028618
PECOS PAC ID: 7315832946
Enrollment ID: O20040220000865

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 Kenny Ray Blackston 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 Kenny Ray Blackston, OD
102 W Covington Ave,
Opp, AL 36467-2033

Ph: (334) 774-9396
Dr Kenny Ray Blackston, OD
102 W Covington Ave,
Opp, AL 36467-2033

Ph: (334) 774-9396

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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