Kathryn O Ward, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Brewer, ME

Kathryn O Ward, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Brewer, Maine. She went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Penobscot Eye Care Pa and her current practice location is 29 Dirigo Drive, Brewer, Maine. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 942-2015.

Kathryn O Ward is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 779T) 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 1538103718.

Contact Information

Kathryn O Ward, OD
29 Dirigo Drive,
Brewer, ME 04412-1600
(207) 942-2015
(207) 945-6528

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKathryn O Ward
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location29 Dirigo Drive, Brewer, Maine
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:
  • Kathryn O Ward attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538103718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668446899
  • Enrollment ID: I20050628000691

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathryn O Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538103718NPI-NPPES
245760099MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 779T (Maine)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Penobscot Eye Care Pa55977376924

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. Kathryn O Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePenobscot Eye Care Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073554853
PECOS PAC ID: 5597737692
Enrollment ID: O20040810000284

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. Kathryn O Ward 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
Kathryn O Ward, OD
29 Dirigo Drive,
Brewer, ME 04412-1600

Ph: (207) 942-2015
Kathryn O Ward, OD
29 Dirigo Drive,
Brewer, ME 04412-1600

Ph: (207) 942-2015

Reviews and Comments


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Jeffrey E Sawyer, OD
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