Dr Tim A Pinke, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint James, MN

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Dr Tim A Pinke, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint James, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc and his current practice location is 302 1st Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 375-3737.

Dr Tim A Pinke is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2375) 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 1508939182.

Contact Information

Dr Tim A Pinke, OD
302 1st Ave S,
Saint James, MN 56081-1724
(507) 375-3737
(507) 375-3715

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tim A Pinke
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location302 1st Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota
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 Tim A Pinke attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508939182
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365336013
  • Enrollment ID: I20080212000591

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tim A Pinke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508939182NPI-NPPES
462225100MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2375 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc458799880248

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 Tim A Pinke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Sc Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679046569
PECOS PAC ID: 4587998802
Enrollment ID: O20220127003028

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 Tim A Pinke 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 Tim A Pinke, OD
Po Box 110, 517 1st Ave. S.,
St. James, MN 56081

Ph: (507) 375-3737		Dr Tim A Pinke, OD
302 1st Ave S,
Saint James, MN 56081-1724

Ph: (507) 375-3737

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