Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Centralia, IL

Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Centralia, Illinois. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Clarkson Optometry Illinois, Pc and her current practice location is 408 W 2nd St, Centralia, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 532-5531.

Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046008908) 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 1235134982.

Contact Information

Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz, OD
408 W 2nd St,
Centralia, IL 62801-3402
(618) 532-5531
(618) 532-6706

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location408 W 2nd St, Centralia, Illinois
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 Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235134982
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880743749
  • Enrollment ID: I20090522000489

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235134982NPI-NPPES
046008908 2MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046008908 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clarkson Optometry Illinois, Pc701229214717

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 Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameJfj Eyecare Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376586685
PECOS PAC ID: 8224009865
Enrollment ID: O20040805000548
Provider NameClarkson Optometry Illinois, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548635758
PECOS PAC ID: 7012292147
Enrollment ID: O20170331001568

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 Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz 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 Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz, OD
408 W 2nd St,
Centralia, IL 62801-3402

Ph: (618) 532-5531
Dr Kathleen M Rivera - Kunz, OD
408 W 2nd St,
Centralia, IL 62801-3402

Ph: (618) 532-5531

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