Dr Peter Joseph Gunther, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Rockford, IL

Dr Peter Joseph Gunther, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Rockford, Illinois. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Kirk Eye Center Sc and his current practice location is 2995 Eastrock Dr, Rockford, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 316-3735.

Dr Peter Joseph Gunther is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046011151) 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 1073597498.

Contact Information

Dr Peter Joseph Gunther, OD
2995 Eastrock Dr,
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 316-3735
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Peter Joseph Gunther
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location2995 Eastrock Dr, Rockford, 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 Peter Joseph Gunther attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073597498
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921091125
  • Enrollment ID: I20171121001098

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter Joseph Gunther such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073597498NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000002583 (Tennessee)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 0618001169 (Virginia)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist TA1728 (Maryland)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 046011151 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kirk Eye Center Sc27695271188

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 Peter Joseph Gunther allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMiller Eye Center Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750376638
PECOS PAC ID: 4880662741
Enrollment ID: O20040920000512
Provider NameKirk Eye Center Sc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568563955
PECOS PAC ID: 2769527118
Enrollment ID: O20101109000595

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 Peter Joseph Gunther 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 Peter Joseph Gunther, OD
2995 Eastrock Dr,
Rockford, IL 61109-1737

Ph: (815) 316-3735
Dr Peter Joseph Gunther, OD
2995 Eastrock Dr,
Rockford, IL 61109

Ph: (815) 316-3735

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