Dr Kimberly K Hinson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bluffton, SC

Dr Kimberly K Hinson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bluffton, South Carolina. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc and her current practice location is 4 Okatie Ctr Blvd, Suite 102, Bluffton, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 705-3333.

Dr Kimberly K Hinson is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 997) 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 1508820721.

Contact Information

Dr Kimberly K Hinson, OD
4 Okatie Ctr Blvd, Suite 102,
Bluffton, SC 29909-7529
(843) 705-3333
(843) 705-3334

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kimberly K Hinson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location4 Okatie Ctr Blvd, Bluffton, South Carolina
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 Kimberly K Hinson attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508820721
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365356490
  • Enrollment ID: I20031114000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kimberly K Hinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508820721NPI-NPPES
1376582916OtherSCMEDICARE RAILROAD
DA9642MedicaidSC
9143OtherSCSC MEDICARE GROUP
D09970MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 997 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc084035145816

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 Kimberly K Hinson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameGeorgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700039740
PECOS PAC ID: 0840351458
Enrollment ID: O20090206000108

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 Kimberly K Hinson 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 Kimberly K Hinson, OD
Po Box, 102635,
Atlanta, GA 30368-2635

Ph: (843) 705-3333
Dr Kimberly K Hinson, OD
4 Okatie Ctr Blvd, Suite 102,
Bluffton, SC 29909-7529

Ph: (843) 705-3333

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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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