Dr Thomas F Krauel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alturas, CA

Dr Thomas F Krauel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alturas, California. His current practice location is 1201 Thomason Ln, Alturas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 233-2020.

Dr Thomas F Krauel is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT 7507 TPG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1124000831.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas F Krauel, OD
1201 Thomason Ln,
Alturas, CA 96101-3150
(530) 233-2020
(530) 233-5430

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas F Krauel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1201 Thomason Ln, Alturas, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124000831
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042379422
  • Enrollment ID: I20081030000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas F Krauel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124000831NPI-NPPES
410007471OtherPALMETTO/RAILROAD MEDICAR
1124000831MedicaidCA
1124000831OtherCAVISION SERVICE PLAN
12571OtherCAMEDICAL EYE SERVICES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT 7507 TPG (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 Thomas F Krauel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKlamath Ophthalmology Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730148271
PECOS PAC ID: 4284620006
Enrollment ID: O20140501001051

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 Thomas F Krauel 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 Thomas F Krauel, OD
2640 Biehn St Ste 3,
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-1181

Ph: (541) 883-3688
Dr Thomas F Krauel, OD
1201 Thomason Ln,
Alturas, CA 96101-3150

Ph: (530) 233-2020

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Optometrist in Alturas, CA

Alturas Eye Center
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1201 Thomason Ln, Alturas, CA 96101
Phone: 530-233-2020    
Thomas F. Krauel, O.d., A Professional Corporation
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1201 Thomason Ln, Alturas, CA 96101
Phone: 530-233-2020    Fax: 530-233-5430
Dr. Kyle Dearing, O.d, Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1201 Thomason Ln, Alturas, CA 96101
Phone: 541-891-1240    

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