Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Redding, CA

Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Redding, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110, Redding, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 221-0726.

Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT 5847T) 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 1548344146.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD
310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110,
Redding, CA 96002-0935
(530) 221-0726
(530) 221-1377

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth Errol Ekelund
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110, Redding, 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 Kenneth Errol Ekelund attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548344146
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395924260
  • Enrollment ID: I20120508000454

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548344146NPI-NPPES
942773840OtherCATAX IDENTIFICATION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT 5847T (California)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 Kenneth Errol Ekelund allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKenneth E. Ekelund, O.d. , Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336413855
PECOS PAC ID: 8022297993
Enrollment ID: O20120508000431

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 Kenneth Errol Ekelund 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 Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD
310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110,
Redding, CA 96002-0935

Ph: (530) 221-0726
Dr Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD
310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110,
Redding, CA 96002-0935

Ph: (530) 221-0726

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