Dr John C Kortenber, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Algona, IA

Dr John C Kortenber, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Algona, Iowa. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 112 N Thorington St, Algona, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 395-3937.

Dr John C Kortenber is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2002014339) 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 1821049586.

Contact Information

Dr John C Kortenber, OD
112 N Thorington St,
Algona, IA 50511-2614
(515) 395-3937
(515) 395-3938

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John C Kortenber
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location112 N Thorington St, Algona, Iowa
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 John C Kortenber attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821049586
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032154182
  • Enrollment ID: I20060601000041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John C Kortenber such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821049586NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2002014339 (Missouri)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 John C Kortenber allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJohn C. Kortenber Optometry Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134172430
PECOS PAC ID: 2062423205
Enrollment ID: O20060601000033

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 John C Kortenber 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 John C Kortenber, OD
112 N Thorington St,
Algona, IA 50511-2614

Ph: (515) 395-3937
Dr John C Kortenber, OD
112 N Thorington St,
Algona, IA 50511-2614

Ph: (515) 395-3937

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Optometrist in Algona, IA

John C. Kortenber Optometry Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 112 N Thorington St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-395-3937    Fax: 515-395-3938
Dr. Donald J Kingfield, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 220 N Dodge St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-3743    Fax: 515-295-2653
James R Schuchert, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 115 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2196    Fax: 515-295-7964
Dr. Alan R Klepper, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 115 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2196    
Dr. Tony N Trainer, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 115 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2196    Fax: 515-295-7964
Schuchert And Klepper Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 115 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2196    Fax: 515-295-7964
Klepper And Trainer Partnership
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 115 E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2196    Fax: 515-295-7964

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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