Kenneth W Houchin, M D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Elko, NV

Kenneth W Houchin, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Elko, Nevada. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 875 14th St, Elko, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 738-5193.

Kenneth W Houchin is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 8896) 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 1720047699.

Contact Information

Kenneth W Houchin, M D
875 14th St,
Elko, NV 89801-3414
(775) 738-5193
(775) 778-6831



Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth W Houchin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location875 14th St, Elko, Nevada
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:
  • Kenneth W Houchin attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720047699
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638294796
  • Enrollment ID: I20110319000014

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth W Houchin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720047699NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 8896 (Nevada)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. Kenneth W Houchin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWestfield Eye Center Kenneth C. Westfield, M.d., Ltd.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467591784
PECOS PAC ID: 6406835370
Enrollment ID: O20040714001554

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth W Houchin, M D
875 14th St,
Elko, NV 89801-3414

Ph: (775) 738-5193
Kenneth W Houchin, M D
875 14th St,
Elko, NV 89801-3414

Ph: (775) 738-5193

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