Dr Kurt T Steele, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Newport, TN

Dr Kurt T Steele, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Newport, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Drs Foster And Steele and his current practice location is 1823 Crowe Ln, Newport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 623-3875.

Dr Kurt T Steele is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number ODT1626) 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 1366420267.

Contact Information

Dr Kurt T Steele, OD
1823 Crowe Ln,
Newport, TN 37821-7264
(423) 623-3875
(423) 623-2977

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kurt T Steele
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location1823 Crowe Ln, Newport, 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 Kurt T Steele attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366420267
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709955164
  • Enrollment ID: I20111021000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kurt T Steele such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366420267NPI-NPPES
3590667MedicaidTN
1598745564OtherTNGROUP NPI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODT1626 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Drs Foster And Steele34766354425

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 Kurt T Steele allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDrs Foster & Steele
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598745564
PECOS PAC ID: 3476635442
Enrollment ID: O20080129000761

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 Kurt T Steele 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 Kurt T Steele, OD
1823 Crowe Ln,
Newport, TN 37821-7264

Ph: (423) 623-3875
Dr Kurt T Steele, OD
1823 Crowe Ln,
Newport, TN 37821-7264

Ph: (423) 623-3875

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