Melissa J Knous, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fredonia, WI

Melissa J Knous, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fredonia, Wisconsin. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Prn Eye Associates Llc and her current practice location is 130 Meyer Ave, Fredonia, Wisconsin. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (262) 692-9000.

Melissa J Knous is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 2992) 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 1720012073.

Contact Information

Melissa J Knous, OD
130 Meyer Ave,
Fredonia, WI 53021-9474
(262) 692-9000
(262) 692-2797

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa J Knous
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location130 Meyer Ave, Fredonia, Wisconsin
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:
  • Melissa J Knous attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720012073
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800812892
  • Enrollment ID: I20051019000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa J Knous such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720012073NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2992 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prn Eye Associates Llc87292502613

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. Melissa J Knous allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePrn Eye Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356622898
PECOS PAC ID: 8729250261
Enrollment ID: O20111005000922

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. Melissa J Knous 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
Melissa J Knous, OD
935 N Grant St, Po Box 99,
Port Washington, WI 53074-1459

Ph: (262) 692-9000
Melissa J Knous, OD
130 Meyer Ave,
Fredonia, WI 53021-9474

Ph: (262) 692-9000

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Dr. Michelle H Pedersen, O.D.
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Dr. Eric Paul Pedersen, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 120 Martin Dr, Fredonia, WI 53021
Phone: 262-692-9000    Fax: 262-692-2797

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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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