Dr Kate Claffie, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Palm Harbor, FL

Dr Kate Claffie, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Palm Harbor, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 3317 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 491-3786.

Dr Kate Claffie is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC0002876) 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 1437252616.

Contact Information

Dr Kate Claffie, OD
3317 Tampa Rd,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3426
(727) 491-3786
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kate Claffie
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location3317 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, Florida
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 Kate Claffie graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437252616
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/02/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800944588
  • Enrollment ID: I20090507000260

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kate Claffie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437252616NPI-NPPES
620-736-701MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC0002876 (Florida)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 Kate Claffie allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDr. Claffie And Associates, O.d., P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114335320
PECOS PAC ID: 5991845075
Enrollment ID: O20091222000070

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 Kate Claffie 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 Kate Claffie, OD
2223 N West Shore Blvd, Ste 202,
Tampa, FL 33607-7222

Ph: (727) 491-3786
Dr Kate Claffie, OD
3317 Tampa Rd,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3426

Ph: (727) 491-3786

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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