Dr Benjamin Kachelman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Florence, AL

Dr Benjamin Kachelman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Florence, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Florence Eye Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 711 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 766-3139.

Dr Benjamin Kachelman is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-B42-TA-728) 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 1255442281.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Kachelman, OD
711 Cox Creek Pkwy,
Florence, AL 35630-1001
(256) 766-3139
(256) 767-7374

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Kachelman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location711 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, Alabama
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 Benjamin Kachelman attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255442281
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537269659
  • Enrollment ID: I20070702000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Kachelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255442281NPI-NPPES
009913003MedicaidAL
51007201OtherALBCBS OF ALABAMA; SECOND LOCATION
51005821OtherALBCBSAL
009939333MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-B42-TA-728 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florence Eye Center, Inc.40826318746

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 Kachelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFlorence Eye Center, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457414104
PECOS PAC ID: 4082631874
Enrollment ID: O20051101000058

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 Kachelman 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 Kachelman, OD
711 Cox Creek Pkwy,
Florence, AL 35630-1001

Ph: (256) 766-3139
Dr Benjamin Kachelman, OD
711 Cox Creek Pkwy,
Florence, AL 35630-1001

Ph: (256) 766-3139

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