Dr Paul T Kempkes, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ithaca, NY

Dr Paul T Kempkes, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ithaca, New York. His current practice location is 40 Catherwood Rd, Sterling Optical, Pyramid Mall, Ithaca, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 257-2333.

Dr Paul T Kempkes is licensed to practice in New York (license number TU-004675) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1942332101.

Contact Information

Dr Paul T Kempkes, OD
40 Catherwood Rd, Sterling Optical, Pyramid Mall,
Ithaca, NY 14850-1056
(607) 257-2333
(607) 257-1763

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul T Kempkes
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942332101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850761636
  • Enrollment ID: I20230112001906

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul T Kempkes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942332101NPI-NPPES
00991093MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TU-004675 (New York)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 Paul T Kempkes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBluffton Total Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932370202
PECOS PAC ID: 6305273988
Enrollment ID: O20200220000242

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 Paul T Kempkes 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 Paul T Kempkes, OD
138 Brickyard Rd,
Lansing, NY 14882-9018

Ph: (607) 533-4680
Dr Paul T Kempkes, OD
40 Catherwood Rd, Sterling Optical, Pyramid Mall,
Ithaca, NY 14850-1056

Ph: (607) 257-2333

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