Kent Kneip, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gilbert, AZ

Kent Kneip, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1425 S Higley Rd, #103, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 840-6888.

Kent Kneip is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 630) 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 1487628095.

Contact Information

Kent Kneip, OD
1425 S Higley Rd, #103,
Gilbert, AZ 85296-4798
(480) 840-6888
(480) 840-3361

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKent Kneip
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location1425 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, Arizona
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:
  • Kent Kneip attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487628095
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608848544
  • Enrollment ID: I20040810001507

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent Kneip such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487628095NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 630 (Arizona)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. Kent Kneip allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKent Kneip Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891964284
PECOS PAC ID: 8729096219
Enrollment ID: O20060324000234

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. Kent Kneip 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
Kent Kneip, OD
1425 S Higley Rd, #103,
Gilbert, AZ 85296-4798

Ph: (480) 840-6888
Kent Kneip, OD
1425 S Higley Rd, #103,
Gilbert, AZ 85296-4798

Ph: (480) 840-6888

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