Kentaro Kikuchi, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Corpus Christi, TX

Kentaro Kikuchi, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5729 Esplanade Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 991-3800.

Kentaro Kikuchi is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6896TG) 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 1578571683.

Contact Information

Kentaro Kikuchi, OD
5729 Esplanade Dr,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4138
(361) 991-3800
(361) 991-6510

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKentaro Kikuchi
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location5729 Esplanade Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas
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:
  • Kentaro Kikuchi attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578571683
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961506712
  • Enrollment ID: I20070403000654

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kentaro Kikuchi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578571683NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6896TG (Texas)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. Kentaro Kikuchi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptique Eye Care Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730567330
PECOS PAC ID: 8123349594
Enrollment ID: O20150610002036

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. Kentaro Kikuchi 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
Kentaro Kikuchi, OD
Po Box 6957,
Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6957

Ph: (361) 991-3800
Kentaro Kikuchi, OD
5729 Esplanade Dr,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4138

Ph: (361) 991-3800

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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