Dr Peter Kastl, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA

Dr Peter Kastl, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund and his current practice location is 1430 Tulane Ave, Tw15, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 988-2623.

Dr Peter Kastl is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.13478R) 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 1467568055.

Contact Information

Dr Peter Kastl, MD
1430 Tulane Ave, Tw15,
New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
(504) 988-2623
(504) 988-8886

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter Kastl
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience50 Years
Location1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, 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 Peter Kastl attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467568055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315979952
  • Enrollment ID: I20050906000144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter Kastl such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467568055NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD.13478R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund0446163760369

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 Peter Kastl allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdministrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528014164
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163760
Enrollment ID: O20031201000636
Entity NameRapides Healthcare System Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366618837
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163158
Enrollment ID: O20040412001031

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 Peter Kastl 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 Peter Kastl, MD
1430 Tulane Ave, Tw15,
New Orleans, LA 70112-2632

Ph: (504) 988-2623
Dr Peter Kastl, MD
1430 Tulane Ave, Tw15,
New Orleans, LA 70112-2632

Ph: (504) 988-2623

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