Dr Kim P Eckroth, OD - Medicare Optometrist in University Place, WA

Dr Kim P Eckroth, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in University Place, Washington. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Vision Care Associates Pllc and her current practice location is 8204 27th St W, University Place, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 564-9262.

Dr Kim P Eckroth is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00003986) 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 1992777189.

Contact Information

Dr Kim P Eckroth, OD
8204 27th St W,
University Place, WA 98466-2719
(253) 564-9262
(253) 564-0996

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kim P Eckroth
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location8204 27th St W, University Place, Washington
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 Kim P Eckroth attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992777189
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365474004
  • Enrollment ID: I20050902000214

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kim P Eckroth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992777189NPI-NPPES
2000784MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00003986 (Washington)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OD00003986 (Washington)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics OD00003986 (Washington)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision OD00003986 (Washington)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy OD00003986 (Washington)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Care Associates Pllc97391817283

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 Kim P Eckroth allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVision Care Associates Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033294103
PECOS PAC ID: 9739181728
Enrollment ID: O20070205000001

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 Kim P Eckroth 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 Kim P Eckroth, OD
8204 27th St W,
University Place, WA 98466-2719

Ph: (253) 564-9262
Dr Kim P Eckroth, OD
8204 27th St W,
University Place, WA 98466-2719

Ph: (253) 564-9262

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in University Place, WA

Vision Care Associates Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8204 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-9262    Fax: 253-564-0996
Soundview Eyecare Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3670a Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466
Phone: 253-473-2215    Fax: 253-471-8892
Pacific Vision & Hearing, Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3800 Bridgeport Way W, Suite A358, University Place, WA 98466
Phone: 253-347-7339    
Dr. Anna Marie Gunn, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5225 Cirque Dr W, Suite 200, University Place, WA 98467
Phone: 253-848-3000    Fax: 253-845-8750
Dr. Alma Leoneli Fuentes, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5016 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98467
Phone: 714-615-8079    Fax: 253-472-3594
Uyen Thu Tran, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7770 40th St. W Apt B, University Place, WA 98466
Phone: 253-970-6990    
Pearl Eye Care Center, P.s.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5016 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98467
Phone: 253-472-1188    Fax: 253-472-3594

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