Joseph P Kiernan, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Buffalo Grove, IL

Joseph P Kiernan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd and his current practice location is 1120-c W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 459-6060.

Joseph P Kiernan is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036061294) 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 1669429973.

Contact Information

Joseph P Kiernan, MD
1120-c W Lake Cook Rd,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-6060
(847) 459-9797

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph P Kiernan
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location1120-c W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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:
  • Joseph P Kiernan attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669429973
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385624519
  • Enrollment ID: I20101022000408

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph P Kiernan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669429973NPI-NPPES
036061294MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036061294 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Premier Eye Care And Surgery Ltd63058265207

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. Joseph P Kiernan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremier Eye Care & Surgery Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306905005
PECOS PAC ID: 6305826520
Enrollment ID: O20040720001128

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. Joseph P Kiernan 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
Joseph P Kiernan, MD
1120-c W Lake Cook Rd,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Ph: (847) 459-6060
Joseph P Kiernan, MD
1120-c W Lake Cook Rd,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Ph: (847) 459-6060

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