Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sidney, MT

Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sidney, Montana. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 124 S Central Ave, Sidney, Montana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 482-2609.

Dr Kristin L O'brien is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 813) 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
124 S Central Ave,
Sidney, MT 59270-4124
(406) 482-2609
(406) 482-2697

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kristin L O'brien
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location124 S Central Ave, Sidney, Montana
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: 06/18/2026
  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

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 813 (Montana)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
124 S Central Ave,
Sidney, MT 59270-4124

Ph: (406) 482-2609
Dr Kristin L O'brien, OD
124 S Central Ave,
Sidney, MT 59270-4124

Ph: (406) 482-2609

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