Dr Dana Chitwood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Corbin, KY

Dr Dana Chitwood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Corbin, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 60 S Stewart Rd, Corbin, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 258-8888.

Dr Dana Chitwood is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1700DT) 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 1861690992.

Contact Information

Dr Dana Chitwood, OD
60 S Stewart Rd,
Corbin, KY 40701-4675
(606) 258-8888
(606) 258-9088

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Dana Chitwood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location60 S Stewart Rd, Corbin, Kentucky
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:
  • Dr Dana Chitwood attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861690992
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931279320
  • Enrollment ID: I20080528000041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dana Chitwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861690992NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1700DT (Kentucky)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 Dana Chitwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDana S Chitwood Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083889497
PECOS PAC ID: 3476623760
Enrollment ID: O20080529000232

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 Dana Chitwood 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 Dana Chitwood, OD
60 S Stewart Rd,
Corbin, KY 40701-4675

Ph: (606) 258-8888
Dr Dana Chitwood, OD
60 S Stewart Rd,
Corbin, KY 40701-4675

Ph: (606) 258-8888

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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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