Dr Shawn M Kurtz, OD PLLC - Medicare Optometrist in Yakima, WA

Dr Shawn M Kurtz, OD PLLC is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Yakima, Washington. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 208 S 72nd Ave, Ste 100, Yakima, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 576-4292.

Dr Shawn M Kurtz is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00001984) 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 1700875895.

Contact Information

Dr Shawn M Kurtz, OD PLLC
208 S 72nd Ave, Ste 100,
Yakima, WA 98908-1600
(509) 576-4292
(509) 966-3303

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shawn M Kurtz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location208 S 72nd Ave, Yakima, Washington
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 Shawn M Kurtz attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700875895
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648265181
  • Enrollment ID: I20040504000098

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shawn M Kurtz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700875895NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00001984 (Washington)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 Shawn M Kurtz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShawn M Kurtz Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952574295
PECOS PAC ID: 7214922756
Enrollment ID: O20040415000673

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 Shawn M Kurtz 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 Shawn M Kurtz, OD PLLC
208 S 72nd Ave, Ste 100,
Yakima, WA 98908-1600

Ph: (509) 576-4292
Dr Shawn M Kurtz, OD PLLC
208 S 72nd Ave, Ste 100,
Yakima, WA 98908-1600

Ph: (509) 576-4292

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