Dr Christy Guenther, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tyler, TX

Dr Christy Guenther, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tyler, Texas. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Charles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a. and her current practice location is 3415 Golden Rd, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 526-0444.

Dr Christy Guenther is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 8458TG) 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 1134566391.

Contact Information

Dr Christy Guenther, OD
3415 Golden Rd,
Tyler, TX 75701-8355
(903) 526-0444
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christy Guenther
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location3415 Golden Rd, Tyler, Texas
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 Christy Guenther attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134566391
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/29/2013
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618111527
  • Enrollment ID: I20141103001639

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christy Guenther such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134566391NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD60340101 (Washington)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 8458T (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 8458TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a.155725761515

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 Christy Guenther allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameCharles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528127172
PECOS PAC ID: 1557257615
Enrollment ID: O20040225000598

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 Christy Guenther 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 Christy Guenther, OD
3415 Golden Rd,
Tyler, TX 75701-8355

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Dr Christy Guenther, OD
3415 Golden Rd,
Tyler, TX 75701-8355

Ph: (903) 526-0444

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