Dr Karen T Fortman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sidney, OH

Dr Karen T Fortman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sidney, Ohio. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Primary Eyecare Associates Inc and her current practice location is 1086 Fairington Dr, Sidney, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (937) 492-9197.

Dr Karen T Fortman is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 4599) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1205898145.

Contact Information

Dr Karen T Fortman, OD
1086 Fairington Dr,
Sidney, OH 45365-8913
(937) 492-9197
(937) 492-1901

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Karen T Fortman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location1086 Fairington Dr, Sidney, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen T Fortman attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205898145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294864146
  • Enrollment ID: I20100602000469

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen T Fortman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205898145NPI-NPPES
0176440002OtherOHDMERC
0176440001OtherOHDMERC
0991431MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4599 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Primary Eyecare Associates Inc20624962848

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 Karen T Fortman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePrimary Eyecare Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093927881
PECOS PAC ID: 2062496284
Enrollment ID: O20040615001840

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 Karen T Fortman 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 Karen T Fortman, OD
1086 Fairington Dr,
Sidney, OH 45365-8913

Ph: (937) 492-9197
Dr Karen T Fortman, OD
1086 Fairington Dr,
Sidney, OH 45365-8913

Ph: (937) 492-9197

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