Paula Elaine Koch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chelsea, MI

Paula Elaine Koch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chelsea, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Cherry Optometry Pc and her current practice location is 314 N Main St, Chelsea, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (734) 475-3800.

Paula Elaine Koch is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003326) 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 1215969639.

Contact Information

Paula Elaine Koch, OD
314 N Main St,
Chelsea, MI 48118-1280
(734) 475-3800
(734) 475-3821

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaula Elaine Koch
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location314 N Main St, Chelsea, Michigan
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:
  • Paula Elaine Koch graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215969639
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517165368
  • Enrollment ID: I20110111000898

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paula Elaine Koch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215969639NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003326 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cherry Optometry Pc48808926292

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. Paula Elaine Koch allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameCherry Optometry Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073832846
PECOS PAC ID: 4880892629
Enrollment ID: O20110111000868

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. Paula Elaine Koch 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
Paula Elaine Koch, OD
314 N Main St,
Chelsea, MI 48118-1280

Ph: (734) 475-3800
Paula Elaine Koch, OD
314 N Main St,
Chelsea, MI 48118-1280

Ph: (734) 475-3800

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Chelsea, MI

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 734-475-0300    
Cherry Optometry, P.c.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 314 N Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3800    Fax: 734-475-3821
Dr. Andrew James Johnson, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 South Main Street, Suite 4, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-9953    Fax: 734-475-9063
Chelsea Vision Care
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-9953    Fax: 734-475-9063
Michelle Danko, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 314 N Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3800    
Chelsea Optometry
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1171 S Main St Ste 2, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-0300    

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