Dr Kenneth J Knudtson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Brookings, SD

Dr Kenneth J Knudtson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Brookings, South Dakota. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice City Of Brookings and his current practice location is 2311 Yorkshire Drive, Ste C, Brookings, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 692-7315.

Dr Kenneth J Knudtson is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4922) 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 1447234984.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth J Knudtson, MD
2311 Yorkshire Drive, Ste C,
Brookings, SD 57006-2446
(605) 692-7315
(605) 692-2615

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth J Knudtson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location2311 Yorkshire Drive, Brookings, South Dakota
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 Kenneth J Knudtson graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447234984
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880595917
  • Enrollment ID: I20041207000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth J Knudtson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447234984NPI-NPPES
6300590MedicaidSD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4922 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Brookings Health SystemBrookings, SDHospital
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux falls, SDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
City Of Brookings105230710585

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 Kenneth J Knudtson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCity Of Brookings
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932281029
PECOS PAC ID: 1052307105
Enrollment ID: O20040423000002

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 Kenneth J Knudtson 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 Kenneth J Knudtson, MD
2311 Yorkshire Drive, Ste C,
Brookings, SD 57006-2446

Ph: (605) 692-7315
Dr Kenneth J Knudtson, MD
2311 Yorkshire Drive, Ste C,
Brookings, SD 57006-2446

Ph: (605) 692-7315

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Practice Location: 2311 Yorkshire Drive, Suite C, Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: 605-692-7315    Fax: 605-692-2615

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