Dr Kent Arthur Carlson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Alexandria, MN

Dr Kent Arthur Carlson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Alexandria, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Minnesota Eye Institute, Inc and his current practice location is 3401 S Broadway, Alexandria, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 759-2020.

Dr Kent Arthur Carlson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 31849) 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 1518953306.

Contact Information

Dr Kent Arthur Carlson, MD
3401 S Broadway,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3477
(320) 759-2020
(320) 759-2424



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kent Arthur Carlson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location3401 S Broadway, Alexandria, Minnesota
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:
  • Dr Kent Arthur Carlson graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518953306
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012819584
  • Enrollment ID: I20111108000914

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kent Arthur Carlson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518953306NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 31849 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Minnesota Eye Institute, Inc19512034133

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Entity NameMinnesota Eye Institute, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841316627
PECOS PAC ID: 1951203413
Enrollment ID: O20111221000511

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kent Arthur Carlson, MD
3401 S Broadway,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3477

Ph: (320) 759-2020
Dr Kent Arthur Carlson, MD
3401 S Broadway,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3477

Ph: (320) 759-2020

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