Dr Katherine N Elkins, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Austin, TX

Dr Katherine N Elkins, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Austin, Texas. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Austin Eye Clinic Association and her current practice location is 2700 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 250-2020.

Dr Katherine N Elkins is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 10837) 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 1043707201.

Contact Information

Dr Katherine N Elkins, OD
2700 Bee Caves Rd,
Austin, TX 78746-5642
(512) 250-2020
(512) 250-2612

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Katherine N Elkins
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location2700 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, Texas
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:
  • Dr Katherine N Elkins attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043707201
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2018
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840546750
  • Enrollment ID: I20230713003836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Katherine N Elkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043707201NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046011185 (Illinois)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 10837 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University Of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Austin Eye Clinic Association66089105425

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 Katherine N Elkins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAustin Eye Clinic Association
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457540221
PECOS PAC ID: 6608910542
Enrollment ID: O20100216000829

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 Katherine N Elkins 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 Katherine N Elkins, OD
3500 Pickle Dr Unit A,
Austin, TX 78702-3184

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Dr Katherine N Elkins, OD
2700 Bee Caves Rd,
Austin, TX 78746-5642

Ph: (512) 250-2020

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