Dr Krista K Tonniges, OD - Medicare Optometrist in North Platte, NE

Dr Krista K Tonniges, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in North Platte, Nebraska. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1401 S Dewey St, North Platte, Nebraska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (308) 532-0220.

Dr Krista K Tonniges is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 1326) 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 1558593384.

Contact Information

Dr Krista K Tonniges, OD
1401 S Dewey St,
North Platte, NE 69101-7622
(308) 532-0220
(308) 532-0500

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Krista K Tonniges
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location1401 S Dewey St, North Platte, Nebraska
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 Krista K Tonniges attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558593384
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597913178
  • Enrollment ID: I20120925000046

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Krista K Tonniges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558593384NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1326 (Nebraska)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 Krista K Tonniges allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTonniges Eyecare Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104252014
PECOS PAC ID: 3870722606
Enrollment ID: O20140127001387

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 Krista K Tonniges 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 Krista K Tonniges, OD
40948 Road 768,
Gothenburg, NE 69138-4054

Ph: (308) 627-6171
Dr Krista K Tonniges, OD
1401 S Dewey St,
North Platte, NE 69101-7622

Ph: (308) 532-0220

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Optometrist in North Platte, NE

Ellington Eyecare Pllc
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Phone: 308-532-0220    
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Phone: 308-532-0220    Fax: 308-532-0500
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 810 W Reid Ave Ste 1, North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: 308-221-2020    Fax: 308-221-6017

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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