Kara Jo Zahn, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbia, MO

Kara Jo Zahn, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbia, Missouri. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and her current practice location is 3215 Wingate Ct, Suite 102, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-8920.

Kara Jo Zahn is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2017020700) 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 1912427840.

Contact Information

Kara Jo Zahn, OD
3215 Wingate Ct, Suite 102,
Columbia, MO 65201-7690
(573) 882-8920
(573) 884-1858

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKara Jo Zahn
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location3215 Wingate Ct, Columbia, Missouri
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:
  • Kara Jo Zahn attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912427840
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2017
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799058988
  • Enrollment ID: I20170911001569

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara Jo Zahn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912427840NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2017020700 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560893

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. Kara Jo Zahn allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

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. Kara Jo Zahn 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
Kara Jo Zahn, OD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Kara Jo Zahn, OD
3215 Wingate Ct, Suite 102,
Columbia, MO 65201-7690

Ph: (573) 882-8920

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