Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anchorage, AK

Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anchorage, Alaska. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1345 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 272-2557.

Dr Kristin L O'brien is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 276) 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 1487800017.

Contact Information

Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236
(907) 272-2557
(907) 274-4932

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kristin L O'brien
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location1345 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
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 Kristin L O'brien attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487800017
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/25/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264508571
  • Enrollment ID: I20100506000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kristin L O'brien such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487800017NPI-NPPES
OD0276MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 276 (Alaska)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 Kristin L O'brien allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSidney Eye Care Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750638219
PECOS PAC ID: 9931359585
Enrollment ID: O20121017000512

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 Kristin L O'brien 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 Kristin L O'brien, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236

Ph: (907) 272-2557
Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236

Ph: (907) 272-2557

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