Dr Francis Kuo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA

Dr Francis Kuo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Santa Cruz, California. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 346 Union St, Ste. 1, Santa Cruz, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 460-9717.

Dr Francis Kuo is licensed to practice in California (license number 8768T) 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 1124019971.

Contact Information

Dr Francis Kuo, OD
346 Union St, Ste. 1,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730
(831) 460-9717
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Francis Kuo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location346 Union St, Santa Cruz, California
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 Francis Kuo attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124019971
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173542982
  • Enrollment ID: I20051121000938

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis Kuo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124019971NPI-NPPES
4421240001OtherCAMEDICARE DME
SD0087680MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8768T (California)Primary

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 Francis Kuo 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 Francis Kuo, OD
346 Union St, Ste. 1,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730

Ph: (831) 460-9717
Dr Francis Kuo, OD
346 Union St, Ste. 1,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730

Ph: (831) 460-9717

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