Dr Laura W Winkel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kennewick, WA

Dr Laura W Winkel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kennewick, Washington. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Kendal Rae Piatt Od Pc and her current practice location is 3221 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 783-3986.

Dr Laura W Winkel is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00001873TX) 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 1710025507.

Contact Information

Dr Laura W Winkel, OD
3221 W Kennewick Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2919
(509) 783-3986
(509) 736-3918

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Laura W Winkel
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location3221 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, Washington
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 Laura W Winkel attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710025507
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698709384
  • Enrollment ID: I20050922000142

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laura W Winkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710025507NPI-NPPES
1017014MedicaidWA
912017947OtherWAFEDERAL TAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00001873TX (Washington)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OD00001873TX (Washington)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision OD00001873TX (Washington)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision OD00001873TX (Washington)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kendal Rae Piatt Od Pc96381485393

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 Laura W Winkel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameKendal Rae Piatt Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972725059
PECOS PAC ID: 9638148539
Enrollment ID: O20040928000557

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 Laura W Winkel 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 Laura W Winkel, OD
3221 W Kennewick Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2919

Ph: (509) 783-3986
Dr Laura W Winkel, OD
3221 W Kennewick Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2919

Ph: (509) 783-3986

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