Thomas Kemmerer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Des Moines, IA

Thomas Kemmerer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Terry D Huseman Od Pc and his current practice location is 3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 278-1653.

Thomas Kemmerer is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 002614) 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 1245587724.

Contact Information

Thomas Kemmerer, OD
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407,
Des Moines, IA 50310-1323
(515) 278-1653
(515) 278-0043

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameThomas Kemmerer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407, Des Moines, Iowa
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:
  • Thomas Kemmerer attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245587724
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123271723
  • Enrollment ID: I20200930000586

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Kemmerer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245587724NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 002614 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Terry D Huseman Od Pc77199709384

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. Thomas Kemmerer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTerry D Huseman Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639237951
PECOS PAC ID: 7719970938
Enrollment ID: O20040405001079

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. Thomas Kemmerer 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
Thomas Kemmerer, OD
16477 Dellwood Dr,
Clive, IA 50325-2576

Ph: (515) 505-0228
Thomas Kemmerer, OD
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407,
Des Moines, IA 50310-1323

Ph: (515) 278-1653

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