Scott Kawakami, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Idaho Falls, ID

Scott Kawakami, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 700 E 17th St, Idaho Falls, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 522-2839.

Scott Kawakami is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number ODP-100529) 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 1457808719.

Contact Information

Scott Kawakami, OD
700 E 17th St,
Idaho Falls, ID 83404-6152
(208) 522-2839
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameScott Kawakami
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location700 E 17th St, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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:
  • Scott Kawakami attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457808719
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/04/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608285739
  • Enrollment ID: I20210503000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott Kawakami such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457808719NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODP-100529 (Idaho)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 889 (Nevada)Secondary

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. Scott Kawakami allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameIcare Optometry Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518548064
PECOS PAC ID: 5799194825
Enrollment ID: O20210503000257

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. Scott Kawakami 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
Scott Kawakami, OD
700 E 17th St,
Idaho Falls, ID 83404-6152

Ph: (208) 522-2839
Scott Kawakami, OD
700 E 17th St,
Idaho Falls, ID 83404-6152

Ph: (208) 522-2839

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