Dr Matthew D Krein, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elizabethtown, KY

Dr Matthew D Krein, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Northeastern State University College Of Optometry, Cherokee Nation and his current practice location is 103 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 769-1397.

Dr Matthew D Krein is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1880DT) 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 1316250459.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew D Krein, OD
103 Diecks Dr,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2444
(270) 769-1397
(270) 765-4899

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew D Krein
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location103 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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 Matthew D Krein graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316250459
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799950697
  • Enrollment ID: I20160108000983

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew D Krein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316250459NPI-NPPES
4T086B199OtherARMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2659 (Oklahoma)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 1880DT (Kentucky)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 2665 (Arkansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian HospitalTahlequah, OKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeastern State University College Of Optometry094111252816
Cherokee Nation5799698742361

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 Matthew D Krein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNortheastern State University College Of Optometry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437106333
PECOS PAC ID: 0941112528
Enrollment ID: O20031103000296

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 Matthew D Krein 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 Matthew D Krein, OD
103 Diecks Dr,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2444

Ph: (270) 769-1397
Dr Matthew D Krein, OD
103 Diecks Dr,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2444

Ph: (270) 769-1397

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