Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hilo, HI

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Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hilo, Hawaii. She graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 305 Wailuku Dr Ste 4, Hilo, Hawaii. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 933-4777.

Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number OD-691) 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 1679721856.

Contact Information

Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez, OD
305 Wailuku Dr Ste 4,
Hilo, HI 96720-2488
(808) 933-4777
(877) 983-4777

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location305 Wailuku Dr Ste 4, Hilo, Hawaii
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 Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679721856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143371245
  • Enrollment ID: I20100621000126

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679721856NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC4309 (Florida)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OD-691 (Hawaii)Primary

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 Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEyeland Eyedoc Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003133554
PECOS PAC ID: 3870623747
Enrollment ID: O20100621000102

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 Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez 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 Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez, OD
Po Box 707,
Kealakekua, HI 96750-0707

Ph: (808) 933-4777		Dr Mealiinani Christina Duarte-hernandez, OD
305 Wailuku Dr Ste 4,
Hilo, HI 96720-2488

Ph: (808) 933-4777

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Eyeland Eyedoc Llc
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Phone: 808-935-8887    Fax: 888-892-5882

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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