Dr David J Kowal, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lexington, NC

Dr David J Kowal, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lexington, North Carolina. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Clark Optometric Center Pa and his current practice location is 801 E Center St, Lexington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 249-8901.

Dr David J Kowal is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1225) 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 1609855816.

Contact Information

Dr David J Kowal, OD
801 E Center St,
Lexington, NC 27292-4401
(336) 249-8901
(336) 248-2695

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr David J Kowal
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location801 E Center St, Lexington, North Carolina
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 David J Kowal attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609855816
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688742224
  • Enrollment ID: I20081008000823

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David J Kowal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609855816NPI-NPPES
890929XMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1225 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clark Optometric Center Pa670991109244

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 David J Kowal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCentral Carolina Associates In Optometry Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235187352
PECOS PAC ID: 3173691714
Enrollment ID: O20081008000780
Provider NameClark Optometric Center Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588619217
PECOS PAC ID: 6709911092
Enrollment ID: O20100311000546

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 David J Kowal 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 David J Kowal, OD
801 E Center St,
Lexington, NC 27292-4401

Ph: (336) 249-8901
Dr David J Kowal, OD
801 E Center St,
Lexington, NC 27292-4401

Ph: (336) 249-8901

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