Irene Kats, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Skokie, IL

Irene Kats, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Skokie, Illinois. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 7151 Central Ave, Skokie, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 674-6171.

Irene Kats is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1245367853.

Contact Information

Irene Kats, OD
7151 Central Ave,
Skokie, IL 60077-3275
(847) 674-6171
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameIrene Kats
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location7151 Central Ave, Skokie, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Irene Kats attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245367853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951453976
  • Enrollment ID: I20090722000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Irene Kats such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245367853NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist (Illinois)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. Irene Kats allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVillage Crossing Optical
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790994358
PECOS PAC ID: 8022157155
Enrollment ID: O20091203000376

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. Irene Kats 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
Irene Kats, OD
2766 Walters Ave,
Northbrook, IL 60062-4412

Ph: (847) 922-6699
Irene Kats, OD
7151 Central Ave,
Skokie, IL 60077-3275

Ph: (847) 674-6171

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