Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Watertown, SD

Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Watertown, South Dakota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Kunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c and his current practice location is 1225 4th St Ne, Watertown, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 882-4174.

Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 643) 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 1538369665.

Contact Information

Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel, OD
1225 4th St Ne,
Watertown, SD 57201-1204
(605) 882-4174
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Matthew Charles Kunkel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location1225 4th St Ne, Watertown, South Dakota
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:
  • Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538369665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860584927
  • Enrollment ID: I20070821000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538369665NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 643 (South Dakota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c43857368832

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. Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376733949
PECOS PAC ID: 4385736883
Enrollment ID: O20070828000507

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. Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel 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
Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel, OD
1225 4th St Ne,
Watertown, SD 57201-1204

Ph: (605) 882-4174
Mr Matthew Charles Kunkel, OD
1225 4th St Ne,
Watertown, SD 57201-1204

Ph: (605) 882-4174

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