Karen Ann Gust, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Allison Park, PA

Karen Ann Gust, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Bittner Vision Associates and her current practice location is 2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 486-1043.

Karen Ann Gust is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000710) 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 1427117662.

Contact Information

Karen Ann Gust, OD
2384 Ferguson Rd,
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 486-1043
(412) 486-5619

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren Ann Gust
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Karen Ann Gust attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427117662
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931385440
  • Enrollment ID: I20110518000391

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Ann Gust such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427117662NPI-NPPES
368587OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE CROSS
410049150OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000710 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bittner Vision Associates90321569974

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. Karen Ann Gust allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBittner Vision Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194800409
PECOS PAC ID: 9032156997
Enrollment ID: O20050412000858

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. Karen Ann Gust 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
Karen Ann Gust, OD
2384 Ferguson Rd,
Allison Park, PA 15101

Ph: (412) 486-1043
Karen Ann Gust, OD
2384 Ferguson Rd,
Allison Park, PA 15101

Ph: (412) 486-1043

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Optometrist in Allison Park, PA

Karissa Manko, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 412-486-1043    
Gregory John Bittner, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 412-486-1043    Fax: 412-486-5619
Nicole Diane Liggett, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4960 William Flynn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 724-443-5060    Fax: 724-443-5066
Bittner Vision Associates
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 412-486-1043    Fax: 412-486-5619
Michael Bittner, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2384 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 412-486-1043    

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