Kristin R Swenson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint Paul, MN

Kristin R Swenson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 2356 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 645-8124.

Kristin R Swenson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2556) 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 1770656845.

Contact Information

Kristin R Swenson, OD
2356 University Ave W,
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1853
(651) 645-8124
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKristin R Swenson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location2356 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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:
  • Kristin R Swenson attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770656845
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143117721
  • Enrollment ID: I20040228000350

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristin R Swenson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770656845NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2556 (Minnesota)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. Kristin R Swenson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMiz Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770658510
PECOS PAC ID: 0547274615
Enrollment ID: O20060127000198

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. Kristin R Swenson 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
Kristin R Swenson, OD
5924 Amy Dr,
Edina, MN 55436-1934

Ph: (952) 926-2476
Kristin R Swenson, OD
2356 University Ave W,
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1853

Ph: (651) 645-8124

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