Stephen L Christensen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kennewick, WA

Stephen L Christensen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kennewick, Washington. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Ste 419, Kennewick, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 861-7331.

Stephen L Christensen is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 037) 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 1124109608.

Contact Information

Stephen L Christensen, OD
1321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Ste 419,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2455
(480) 861-7331
(480) 755-3534

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen L Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience51 Years
Location1321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, Washington
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:
  • Stephen L Christensen attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124109608
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890697965
  • Enrollment ID: I20150902000278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen L Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124109608NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 037 (Arizona)Primary

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. Stephen L Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameS L Christensen O D & Assoc P C
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649501651
PECOS PAC ID: 6406982289
Enrollment ID: O20150902000312

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. Stephen L Christensen 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
Stephen L Christensen, OD
3911 S Lincoln St,
Kennewick, WA 99338-9230

Ph: (480) 861-7331
Stephen L Christensen, OD
1321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Ste 419,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2455

Ph: (480) 861-7331

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