Dr Robert J Knox, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Portsmouth, OH

Dr Robert J Knox, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Portsmouth, Ohio. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1534 11th St, Portsmouth, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 355-1161.

Dr Robert J Knox is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35-077740) 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 1790782035.

Contact Information

Dr Robert J Knox, MD
1534 11th St,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4524
(740) 355-1161
(740) 355-1191

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert J Knox
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location1534 11th St, Portsmouth, Ohio
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 Robert J Knox attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790782035
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163407271
  • Enrollment ID: I20040623000752

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert J Knox such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790782035NPI-NPPES
2187351MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35-077740 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OHHospital
Kings Daughters Medical Center OhioPortsmouth, OHHospital

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 Robert J Knox allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRobert J. Knox Md, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669492195
PECOS PAC ID: 0547281040
Enrollment ID: O20090331000222

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 Robert J Knox 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 Robert J Knox, MD
1534 11th St,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4524

Ph: (740) 355-1161
Dr Robert J Knox, MD
1534 11th St,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4524

Ph: (740) 355-1161

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