Dr Claxton Allen Baer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kingsport, TN

Dr Claxton Allen Baer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kingsport, Tennessee. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Retina Associates Pc, Southeastern Retina Associates Pc and his current practice location is 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 338-5432.

Dr Claxton Allen Baer is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 70159) 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 1144255100.

Contact Information

Dr Claxton Allen Baer, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772
(865) 338-5432
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Claxton Allen Baer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee
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 Claxton Allen Baer attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144255100
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507837077
  • Enrollment ID: I20240430000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Claxton Allen Baer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144255100NPI-NPPES
891366WMedicaidNC
3715424MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 050493 (Georgia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 200400451 (North Carolina)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101281793 (Virginia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 70159 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236021
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236021

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 Claxton Allen Baer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSoutheastern Retina Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097310
PECOS PAC ID: 7517862360
Enrollment ID: O20031204000507

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 Claxton Allen Baer 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 Claxton Allen Baer, MD
9050 Executive Park Dr Ste 202a,
Knoxville, TN 37923-4670

Ph: (865) 588-0811
Dr Claxton Allen Baer, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772

Ph: (865) 338-5432

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