Dr Stephen Kay Christensen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lake Forest, CA

Dr Stephen Kay Christensen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lake Forest, California. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 22681 Lake Forest Dr, Ste A-2, Lake Forest, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 837-2121.

Dr Stephen Kay Christensen is licensed to practice in California (license number 8694T) 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 1730216680.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Kay Christensen, OD
22681 Lake Forest Dr, Ste A-2,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-1794
(949) 837-2121
(949) 837-6215

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Kay Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location22681 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, California
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 Stephen Kay Christensen attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730216680
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779621230
  • Enrollment ID: I20091104000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Kay Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730216680NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8694T (California)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 Stephen Kay Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHorvath & Christensen Od Prof
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861621484
PECOS PAC ID: 2062550510
Enrollment ID: O20091104000074
Provider NameFifth Optometric Care Of California
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215627914
PECOS PAC ID: 4284096298
Enrollment ID: O20230808001819

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 Stephen Kay Christensen 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 Stephen Kay Christensen, OD
22681 Lake Forest Dr, Ste A-2,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-1794

Ph: (949) 837-2121
Dr Stephen Kay Christensen, OD
22681 Lake Forest Dr, Ste A-2,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-1794

Ph: (949) 837-2121

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