Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Palmer, AK

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Palmer, Alaska. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lodestar Family Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101, Palmer, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 745-2273.

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 298) 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 1558525089.

Contact Information

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480
(907) 745-2273
(907) 745-2312

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jacob Thomas Frank
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location625 S Cobb St, Palmer, Alaska
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 Jacob Thomas Frank attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558525089
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365591542
  • Enrollment ID: I20101014001232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jacob Thomas Frank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558525089NPI-NPPES
1023206MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 298 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lodestar Family Eye Care Pc59919386232

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 Jacob Thomas Frank allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLodestar Family Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659795797
PECOS PAC ID: 5991938623
Enrollment ID: O20140505001971

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 Jacob Thomas Frank 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 Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480

Ph: (907) 745-2273
Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480

Ph: (907) 745-2273

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Optometrist in Palmer, AK

Lodestar Family Eye Care, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 625 Cobb St, Ste 101, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-745-2273    
Denali Family Eyecare, Llc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1901 N Hemmer Rd Ste 108, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-745-2070    Fax: 907-745-2079

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