Dr Kirk L Meints, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Indianola, IA

Dr Kirk L Meints, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Indianola, Iowa. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Real Optics Inc and his current practice location is 105 N Buxton St, Indianola, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 961-2515.

Dr Kirk L Meints is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 01850) 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 1821072265.

Contact Information

Dr Kirk L Meints, OD
105 N Buxton St,
Indianola, IA 50125-2412
(515) 961-2515
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kirk L Meints
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location105 N Buxton St, Indianola, Iowa
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 Kirk L Meints attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821072265
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658450119
  • Enrollment ID: I20080508000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kirk L Meints such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821072265NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 01850 (Iowa)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 Kirk L Meints allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameReal Optics Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003970344
PECOS PAC ID: 9830218122
Enrollment ID: O20200723000363

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 Kirk L Meints 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 Kirk L Meints, OD
105 N Buxton St,
Indianola, IA 50125-2412

Ph: (515) 961-2515
Dr Kirk L Meints, OD
105 N Buxton St,
Indianola, IA 50125-2412

Ph: (515) 961-2515

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