Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Charleston, SC

Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Charleston, South Carolina. She went to Nova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol and her current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1600) 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 1467766220.

Contact Information

Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-9172
(843) 792-1414
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, 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 Kristen Gayeski Tinkler attended and graduated from Nova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467766220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800066176
  • Enrollment ID: I20120123000810

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467766220NPI-NPPES
AA8194A680OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
D16007MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1600 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol63057585741297

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 Kristen Gayeski Tinkler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUniversity Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291
Provider NameCarolina Eyecare Physicians Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659421238
PECOS PAC ID: 9638070436
Enrollment ID: O20040115000529

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 Kristen Gayeski Tinkler 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 Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-9172

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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