Dr Michell Kim, OD - Medicare Optometrist in La Quinta, CA

Dr Michell Kim, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in La Quinta, California. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Desert Eye Associates A Professional Corporation and her current practice location is 79710 Highway 111 Ste 101, La Quinta, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 342-6900.

Dr Michell Kim is licensed to practice in California (license number 34920TLG) 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 1285207985.

Contact Information

Dr Michell Kim, OD
79710 Highway 111 Ste 101,
La Quinta, CA 92253-6516
(760) 342-6900
(760) 841-5403

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michell Kim
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location79710 Highway 111 Ste 101, La Quinta, California
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 Michell Kim attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285207985
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2021
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365832326
  • Enrollment ID: I20211206001584

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michell Kim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285207985NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 34920TLG (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desert Eye Associates A Professional Corporation48809693515

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 Michell Kim allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDesert Eye Associates A Professional Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235654344
PECOS PAC ID: 4880969351
Enrollment ID: O20171010000071

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 Michell Kim 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 Michell Kim, OD
11420 South St,
Cerritos, CA 90703-6611

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Dr Michell Kim, OD
79710 Highway 111 Ste 101,
La Quinta, CA 92253-6516

Ph: (760) 342-6900

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