James Edward Kuneman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Oak Ridge, TN

James Edward Kuneman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Center Of Oak Ridge,pc and his current practice location is 90 Vermont Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 482-8890.

James Edward Kuneman is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD0000001589) 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 1699769521.

Contact Information

James Edward Kuneman, OD
90 Vermont Ave,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6478
(865) 482-8890
(865) 482-7400

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Edward Kuneman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location90 Vermont Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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:
  • James Edward Kuneman attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699769521
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476522491
  • Enrollment ID: I20040927001132

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Edward Kuneman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699769521NPI-NPPES
3599364MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD0000001589 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Center Of Oak Ridge,pc852704069013

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. James Edward Kuneman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Center Of Oak Ridge,pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235201393
PECOS PAC ID: 8527040690
Enrollment ID: O20040602001363

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. James Edward Kuneman 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
James Edward Kuneman, OD
90 Vermont Ave,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6478

Ph: (865) 482-8890
James Edward Kuneman, OD
90 Vermont Ave,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6478

Ph: (865) 482-8890

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