Dr Carter N Kirk, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in River Forest, IL

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Dr Carter N Kirk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in River Forest, Illinois. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kirk Eye Center Sc and his current practice location is 7427 Lake St, River Forest, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 771-3334.

Dr Carter N Kirk is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036142203) 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 1083979181.

Contact Information

Dr Carter N Kirk, MD
7427 Lake St,
River Forest, IL 60305-1817
(708) 771-3334
(708) 771-0841

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carter N Kirk
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location7427 Lake St, River Forest, Illinois
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:
  • Dr Carter N Kirk attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083979181
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2012
  • Last Update Date: 12/14/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517108970
  • Enrollment ID: I20170830003486

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carter N Kirk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083979181NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist 036142203 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kirk Eye Center Sc27695271189

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. Dr Carter N Kirk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKirk Eye Center Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568563955
PECOS PAC ID: 2769527118
Enrollment ID: O20101109000595

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. Dr Carter N Kirk 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
Dr Carter N Kirk, MD
7427 Lake St,
River Forest, IL 60305-1817

Ph: (708) 771-3334		Dr Carter N Kirk, MD
7427 Lake St,
River Forest, IL 60305-1817

Ph: (708) 771-3334

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Ophthalmology Doctors in River Forest, IL

Dr. Kent Alan Kirk, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-771-3334    Fax: 708-771-9614
Dr. Scott Harold Kirk, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-771-3334    Fax: 708-771-9614
Dr. Tyler Quentin Kirk, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-771-3334    Fax: 708-771-9614

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