Dr Gregory Paul Kracher, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Frederick, MD

Dr Gregory Paul Kracher, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Frederick, Maryland. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 249 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 662-6761.

Dr Gregory Paul Kracher is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TAO677) 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 1184679011.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory Paul Kracher, OD
249 E Church St,
Frederick, MD 21701-5405
(301) 662-6761
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory Paul Kracher
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience51 Years
Location249 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland
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 Gregory Paul Kracher attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184679011
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143380337
  • Enrollment ID: I20081118000387

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory Paul Kracher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184679011NPI-NPPES
409708400MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TAO677 (Maryland)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 Gregory Paul Kracher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGregory Paul Kracher, Od,llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265682769
PECOS PAC ID: 4587724778
Enrollment ID: O20081118000396

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 Gregory Paul Kracher 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 Gregory Paul Kracher, OD
249 E Church St,
Frederick, MD 21701-5405

Ph: (301) 662-6761
Dr Gregory Paul Kracher, OD
249 E Church St,
Frederick, MD 21701-5405

Ph: (301) 662-6761

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