Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Shorewood, IL

Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Shorewood, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1997 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Kuhar Vision Care Pc and his current practice location is 932 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 577-0020.

Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 46-009027) 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 1104839166.

Contact Information

Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar, OD
932 Brook Forest Ave,
Shorewood, IL 60431-8807
(815) 577-0020
(815) 577-3884

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ludwig Chad Kuhar
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location932 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, Illinois
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 Ludwig Chad Kuhar attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104839166
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234323734
  • Enrollment ID: I20101101001208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104839166NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 46-009027 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kuhar Vision Care Pc07494742373

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 Ludwig Chad Kuhar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKuhar Vision Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508174947
PECOS PAC ID: 0749474237
Enrollment ID: O20101101001123

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 Ludwig Chad Kuhar 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 Ludwig Chad Kuhar, OD
932 Brook Forest Ave,
Shorewood, IL 60431-8807

Ph: (815) 577-0020
Dr Ludwig Chad Kuhar, OD
932 Brook Forest Ave,
Shorewood, IL 60431-8807

Ph: (815) 577-0020

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Optometrist in Shorewood, IL

National Vision Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1101 Brookforest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404
Phone: 815-230-6410    
Kuhar Vision Care Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 932 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404
Phone: 815-577-0020    Fax: 815-577-3884
Dr. John A. Propati, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1401 Il Route 59, Shorewood, IL 60431
Phone: 815-609-7357    Fax: 815-609-7359

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