Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saginaw, MI

Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saginaw, Michigan. She went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 3660 Southfield Dr, Saginaw, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 777-1040.

Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003636) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538175559.

Contact Information

Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier, OD
3660 Southfield Dr,
Saginaw, MI 48601-5653
(989) 777-1040
(989) 777-3509

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location3660 Southfield Dr, Saginaw, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538175559
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840352639
  • Enrollment ID: I20090105000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538175559NPI-NPPES
3080050MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003636 (Michigan)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 4901003636 (Michigan)Secondary

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 Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSpecial Needs Vision Clinic
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154336931
PECOS PAC ID: 3274695895
Enrollment ID: O20081216000359

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 Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier 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 Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier, OD
1349 W Cottage Grove Rd,
Linwood, MI 48634-9810

Ph: (989) 662-9887
Dr Dolores Joanne Kowalski-meier, OD
3660 Southfield Dr,
Saginaw, MI 48601-5653

Ph: (989) 777-1040

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