Dr James P Guzek, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kennewick, WA

Dr James P Guzek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kennewick, Washington. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc, Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc, Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc and his current practice location is 6695 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 736-0826.

Dr James P Guzek is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00040667) 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 1104878859.

Contact Information

Dr James P Guzek, MD
6695 W Rio Grande Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-3301
(509) 736-0826
(509) 735-6868

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James P Guzek
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location6695 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, Washington
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 James P Guzek attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104878859
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486665825
  • Enrollment ID: I20060522000010

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James P Guzek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104878859NPI-NPPES
0157781OtherWAL & I
1002514MedicaidWA
8062921MedicaidID
0048152MedicaidMT
3870GUOtherWAREGENCE-KENNEWICK
M000082437OtherMTMEDICARE MT
180043816OtherWARAIL ROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00040667 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc751786411973
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc751786411973
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc751786411973

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 James P Guzek allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306013925
PECOS PAC ID: 7517864119
Enrollment ID: O20040213000312

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 James P Guzek 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 James P Guzek, MD
Po Box 1506,
Chehalis, WA 98532-0409

Ph: (360) 242-3008
Dr James P Guzek, MD
6695 W Rio Grande Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-3301

Ph: (509) 736-0826

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