Dr Benjamin J Kister, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Riverton, WY

Dr Benjamin J Kister, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Riverton, Wyoming. His current practice location is 400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, Wyoming. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (307) 856-6531.

Dr Benjamin J Kister is licensed to practice in Wyoming (license number 115T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1336125319.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin J Kister, OD
400 E Adams Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501-4413
(307) 856-6531
(307) 856-1306

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin J Kister
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, Wyoming
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336125319
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678637709
  • Enrollment ID: I20090204000108

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin J Kister such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336125319NPI-NPPES
1897001OtherWYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 115T (Wyoming)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. Dr Benjamin J Kister allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHometown Eyecare And Optical
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730608860
PECOS PAC ID: 7416222781
Enrollment ID: O20171012001981

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 Benjamin J Kister 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 Benjamin J Kister, OD
Po Box 873,
Riverton, WY 82501-0116

Ph: (307) 856-6531
Dr Benjamin J Kister, OD
400 E Adams Ave,
Riverton, WY 82501-4413

Ph: (307) 856-6531

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