Kristine Lare-knappenberger, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Allentown, PA

Kristine Lare-knappenberger, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Lehigh Valley Eye Center, P.c. and her current practice location is 400 N 17th St, Ste 101, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 433-0450.

Kristine Lare-knappenberger is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000245) 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 1629022959.

Contact Information

Kristine Lare-knappenberger, OD
400 N 17th St, Ste 101,
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 433-0450
(610) 433-4655

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKristine Lare-knappenberger
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location400 N 17th St, Allentown, 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:
  • Kristine Lare-knappenberger attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629022959
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092755421
  • Enrollment ID: I20050505000297

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristine Lare-knappenberger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629022959NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000245 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lehigh Valley Eye Center, P.c.307259350857

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. Kristine Lare-knappenberger allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameLehigh Valley Eye Center, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356330369
PECOS PAC ID: 3072593508
Enrollment ID: O20040723000789

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. Kristine Lare-knappenberger 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
Kristine Lare-knappenberger, OD
825 E Gate Blvd Ste 111,
Garden City, NY 11530-2136

Ph: (516) 804-5200
Kristine Lare-knappenberger, OD
400 N 17th St, Ste 101,
Allentown, PA 18104

Ph: (610) 433-0450

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