Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Austin, Texas. She went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc and her current practice location is 2610 S Ih 35, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 443-9715.

Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P0832) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003019092.

Contact Information

Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD
2610 S Ih 35,
Austin, TX 78704-5703
(512) 443-9715
(512) 443-9845

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location2610 S Ih 35, Austin, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003019092
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820114309
  • Enrollment ID: I20111024000546

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003019092NPI-NPPES
285890401MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 243348 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology P0832 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of TxAustin, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc58908505495

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 Kristen Michelle Hawthorne allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHowerton Eye Clinic, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811133507
PECOS PAC ID: 5890850549
Enrollment ID: O20090213000081

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 Kristen Michelle Hawthorne 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 Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD
2610 S Ih 35,
Austin, TX 78704-5703

Ph: (512) 443-9715
Dr Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD
2610 S Ih 35,
Austin, TX 78704-5703

Ph: (512) 443-9715

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