Dr Catherine A Hinrichs, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ainsworth, NE

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Dr Catherine A Hinrichs, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ainsworth, Nebraska. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 305 N Main St, Ainsworth, Nebraska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 387-1531.

Dr Catherine A Hinrichs is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 983) 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 1073514378.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine A Hinrichs, OD
305 N Main St,
Ainsworth, NE 69210-1355
(402) 387-1531
(402) 387-1106

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine A Hinrichs
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location305 N Main St, Ainsworth, Nebraska
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:
  • Dr Catherine A Hinrichs attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073514378
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961566757
  • Enrollment ID: I20090122000482

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine A Hinrichs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073514378NPI-NPPES
47054389501MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 983 (Nebraska)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. Dr Catherine A Hinrichs allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAinsworth Vision Clinic Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205880226
PECOS PAC ID: 1153485941
Enrollment ID: O20090122000415

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. Dr Catherine A Hinrichs 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
Dr Catherine A Hinrichs, OD
Po Box 147,
Ainsworth, NE 69210-0147

Ph: (402) 387-1531		Dr Catherine A Hinrichs, OD
305 N Main St,
Ainsworth, NE 69210-1355

Ph: (402) 387-1531

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Optometrist in Ainsworth, NE

Ainsworth Vision Clinic Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 305 N Main St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
Phone: 402-387-1531    Fax: 402-387-1106
Dr. Evan C Evans, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 305 N Main St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
Phone: 402-387-1531    Fax: 402-387-1106
Ainsworth Vision Clinic Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 305 N Main St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
Phone: 402-387-1531    Fax: 402-387-1106

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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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