Dr Thomas Francis Klimek, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI

Dr Thomas Francis Klimek, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Big Rapids, Michigan. His current practice location is 120 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 796-5321.

Dr Thomas Francis Klimek is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003576) 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 1508869272.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Francis Klimek, OD
120 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1457
(231) 796-5321
(231) 796-2957

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Francis Klimek
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location120 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508869272
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325197817
  • Enrollment ID: I20090512000254

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Francis Klimek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508869272NPI-NPPES
2893497MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003576 (Michigan)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 Francis Klimek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptometric Associates Of Big Rapids, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376759738
PECOS PAC ID: 7315096807
Enrollment ID: O20090512000263

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 Francis Klimek 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 Francis Klimek, OD
120 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1457

Ph: (231) 796-5321
Dr Thomas Francis Klimek, OD
120 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1457

Ph: (231) 796-5321

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