Dr Howard Kessler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Dr Howard Kessler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Port Jefferson Station, New York. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5330 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 331-3883.

Dr Howard Kessler is licensed to practice in New York (license number 3882) 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 1326020165.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Kessler, OD
5330 Nesconset Hwy,
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-2049
(631) 331-3883
(631) 642-1506

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location5330 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station, New York
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 Howard Kessler attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326020165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800987256
  • Enrollment ID: I20070814000530

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326020165NPI-NPPES
00715077MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3882 (New York)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 Howard Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameInsight Vision Center Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831171016
PECOS PAC ID: 1153416482
Enrollment ID: O20071002000538

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 Howard Kessler 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 Howard Kessler, OD
5330 Nesconset Hwy,
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-2049

Ph: (631) 331-3883
Dr Howard Kessler, OD
5330 Nesconset Hwy,
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-2049

Ph: (631) 331-3883

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