Dr Kerry M Brown, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Abbeville, LA

Dr Kerry M Brown, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Abbeville, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 204 N Magdalen Sq, Abbeville, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 893-4452.

Dr Kerry M Brown is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 16581) 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 1306818612.

Contact Information

Dr Kerry M Brown, MD
204 N Magdalen Sq,
Abbeville, LA 70510-4645
(337) 893-4452
(337) 893-7870

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kerry M Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location204 N Magdalen Sq, Abbeville, Louisiana
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 Kerry M Brown attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306818612
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375578297
  • Enrollment ID: I20050930000025

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kerry M Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306818612NPI-NPPES
1331210MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 16581 (Louisiana)Primary

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 Kerry M Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKerry M. Brown, M.d. Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699862839
PECOS PAC ID: 0941235865
Enrollment ID: O20050929000429

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 Kerry M Brown 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 Kerry M Brown, MD
204 N. Magdalen Square,
Abbeville, LA 70510-7645

Ph: (337) 893-4452
Dr Kerry M Brown, MD
204 N Magdalen Sq,
Abbeville, LA 70510-4645

Ph: (337) 893-4452

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Abbeville, LA

Dr. Emile Dore Broussard, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 204 North Magdalen Square, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4452    Fax: 337-893-7870
Dr. Robert Jackson Young Iii, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 204 N Magdalen Square, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4452    Fax: 337-893-7870

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