Walter Benjamin Kunz, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Eugene, OR

Walter Benjamin Kunz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Eugene, Oregon. He went to University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Oregon Eye Consultants Llc and his current practice location is 1550 Oak St, Suite 7, Eugene, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 687-1927.

Walter Benjamin Kunz is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD171620) 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 1093035487.

Contact Information

Walter Benjamin Kunz, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite 7,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701
(541) 687-1927
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Benjamin Kunz
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience14 Years
Location1550 Oak St, Eugene, Oregon
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:
  • Walter Benjamin Kunz attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093035487
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971722570
  • Enrollment ID: I20150611002914

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Benjamin Kunz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093035487NPI-NPPES
500684244MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist MD171620 (Oregon)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD171620 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan Pacific Community HospitalNewport, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oregon Eye Consultants Llc96381429047

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. Walter Benjamin Kunz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOregon Eye Consultants Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023199734
PECOS PAC ID: 9638142904
Enrollment ID: O20040816000305

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. Walter Benjamin Kunz 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
Walter Benjamin Kunz, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite 7,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701

Ph: (541) 687-1927
Walter Benjamin Kunz, MD
1550 Oak St, Suite 7,
Eugene, OR 97401-7701

Ph: (541) 687-1927

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