Richard L Kant, OD - Medicare Optometrist in York, NE

Richard L Kant, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in York, Nebraska. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Associates and his current practice location is 222 E 6th St, York, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 362-4592.

Richard L Kant is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 875) 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 1295730141.

Contact Information

Richard L Kant, OD
222 E 6th St,
York, NE 68467-3015
(402) 362-4592
(402) 362-2794

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard L Kant
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location222 E 6th St, York, Nebraska
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:
  • Richard L Kant attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295730141
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476615782
  • Enrollment ID: I20100206000122

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard L Kant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295730141NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 875 (Nebraska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Associates92341785344

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. Richard L Kant allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyecare Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700862018
PECOS PAC ID: 9234178534
Enrollment ID: O20050426001467

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. Richard L Kant 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
Richard L Kant, OD
222 E 6th St,
York, NE 68467-3015

Ph: (402) 362-4592
Richard L Kant, OD
222 E 6th St,
York, NE 68467-3015

Ph: (402) 362-4592

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