Andrew S Kerns, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lexington, KY

Andrew S Kerns, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 161 Lexington Green Cir, Suite B6, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 271-6194.

Andrew S Kerns is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1924DT) 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 1518309467.

Contact Information

Andrew S Kerns, OD
161 Lexington Green Cir, Suite B6,
Lexington, KY 40503-3325
(859) 271-6194
(859) 271-4399

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAndrew S Kerns
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location161 Lexington Green Cir, Lexington, Kentucky
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:
  • Andrew S Kerns attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518309467
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880838036
  • Enrollment ID: I20130910000568

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew S Kerns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518309467NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1924DT (Kentucky)Primary

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. Andrew S Kerns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEast End Eye Care Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669855037
PECOS PAC ID: 2163739871
Enrollment ID: O20150914000490

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. Andrew S Kerns 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
Andrew S Kerns, OD
161 Lexington Green Cir, Suite B6,
Lexington, KY 40503-3325

Ph: (859) 271-6194
Andrew S Kerns, OD
161 Lexington Green Cir, Suite B6,
Lexington, KY 40503-3325

Ph: (859) 271-6194

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