Kent Kunkel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Spring Valley, IL

Kent Kunkel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Spring Valley, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyesite-illinois Valley, Llc and his current practice location is 215 Richard A Mautino Dr, Spring Valley, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 664-5331.

Kent Kunkel is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046008411) 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 1134272842.

Contact Information

Kent Kunkel, OD
215 Richard A Mautino Dr,
Spring Valley, IL 61362-1144
(815) 664-5331
(815) 663-5057

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKent Kunkel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location215 Richard A Mautino Dr, Spring Valley, Illinois
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 Kunkel attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134272842
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830255892
  • Enrollment ID: I20090227000281

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent Kunkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134272842NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046008411 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyesite-illinois Valley, Llc42847902474

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 Kunkel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyesite-illinois Valley, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477614329
PECOS PAC ID: 4284790247
Enrollment ID: O20090227000286

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 Kunkel 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 Kunkel, OD
215 Richard A Mautino Dr,
Spring Valley, IL 61362-1144

Ph: (815) 664-5331
Kent Kunkel, OD
215 Richard A Mautino Dr,
Spring Valley, IL 61362-1144

Ph: (815) 664-5331

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 215 Richard A Mautino Dr, Spring Valley, IL 61362
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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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