Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Swartz Creek, MI

Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Swartz Creek, Michigan. She went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Pco Pc and her current practice location is 8129 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 635-8191.

Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901004299) 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 1194867416.

Contact Information

Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes, OD
8129 Miller Rd,
Swartz Creek, MI 48473-1335
(810) 635-8191
(810) 635-7595

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kate Wetzel Hentes
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location8129 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, Michigan
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 Kate Wetzel Hentes attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194867416
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244330371
  • Enrollment ID: I20070703000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194867416NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901004299 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pco Pc43857463203

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 Kate Wetzel Hentes allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePco Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114082047
PECOS PAC ID: 4385746320
Enrollment ID: O20070222000446
Provider NameEye Testing Specialists Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831780865
PECOS PAC ID: 3577972900
Enrollment ID: O20210514000613

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 Kate Wetzel Hentes 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 Kate Wetzel Hentes, OD
10450 County Line Rd,
Ortonville, MI 48462-8200

Ph: (248) 568-9386
Dr Kate Wetzel Hentes, OD
8129 Miller Rd,
Swartz Creek, MI 48473-1335

Ph: (810) 635-8191

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Optometrist in Swartz Creek, MI

James H English Od Pc
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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