Dr Mark R Kapperman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Mark R Kapperman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Mark R. Kapperman, Od Pc and his current practice location is 1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Ste 100, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 892-2020.

Dr Mark R Kapperman is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0000001120) 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 1295728863.

Contact Information

Dr Mark R Kapperman, OD
1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Ste 100,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3192
(423) 892-2020
(423) 855-0329

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark R Kapperman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, 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 Mark R Kapperman attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295728863
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850489675
  • Enrollment ID: I20080519000661

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark R Kapperman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295728863NPI-NPPES
0080782OtherTNBCBS
0T42064OtherTNUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000001120 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mark R. Kapperman, Od Pc27695705714

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 Mark R Kapperman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMark R. Kapperman, Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821125485
PECOS PAC ID: 2769570571
Enrollment ID: O20071113000070

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 Mark R Kapperman 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 Mark R Kapperman, OD
1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Ste 100,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3192

Ph: (423) 892-2020
Dr Mark R Kapperman, OD
1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Ste 100,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3192

Ph: (423) 892-2020

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