Samuel A Kaler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fort Myers, FL

Samuel A Kaler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fort Myers, Florida. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Joseph Convertino, Od, Pa and his current practice location is 12731 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 418-0999.

Samuel A Kaler is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC2185) 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 1528069903.

Contact Information

Samuel A Kaler, OD
12731 New Brittany Blvd,
Fort Myers, FL 33907-3632
(239) 418-0999
(239) 274-0773

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameSamuel A Kaler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location12731 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida
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:
  • Samuel A Kaler attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528069903
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901934520
  • Enrollment ID: I20100503000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Samuel A Kaler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528069903NPI-NPPES
410035151OtherFLRAIL ROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC2185 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joseph Convertino, Od, Pa02443692702

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. Samuel A Kaler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph Convertino, Od, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467638841
PECOS PAC ID: 0244369270
Enrollment ID: O20100528000575

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. Samuel A Kaler 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
Samuel A Kaler, OD
Po Box 61199,
Fort Myers, FL 33906-1199

Ph: (239) 418-0999
Samuel A Kaler, OD
12731 New Brittany Blvd,
Fort Myers, FL 33907-3632

Ph: (239) 418-0999

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