Kunal D Kanitkar, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lexington, SC

Kunal D Kanitkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lexington, South Carolina. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa and his current practice location is 340 W Butler St, Lexington, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 359-8777.

Kunal D Kanitkar is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 24113) 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 1639210925.

Contact Information

Kunal D Kanitkar, MD
340 W Butler St,
Lexington, SC 29072-2606
(803) 359-8777
(803) 359-1513



Physician's Profile

Full NameKunal D Kanitkar
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience24 Years
Location340 W Butler St, Lexington, South Carolina
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:
  • Kunal D Kanitkar attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639210925
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709852148
  • Enrollment ID: I20051010000534

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kunal D Kanitkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639210925NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 24113 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prisma Health Baptist ParkridgeColumbia, SCHospital
Lexington Medical CenterWest columbia, SCHospital
Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa86289739228

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePalmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275580805
PECOS PAC ID: 8628973922
Enrollment ID: O20031201000245

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kunal D Kanitkar, MD
340 W Butler St,
Lexington, SC 29072-2606

Ph: (803) 359-8777
Kunal D Kanitkar, MD
340 W Butler St,
Lexington, SC 29072-2606

Ph: (803) 359-8777

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Lexington, SC

Mark S. Keisler, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 340 W Butler St, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-359-8777    Fax: 803-359-1513
John R Walters, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 340 W Butler St, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-359-8777    Fax: 803-359-1513
Dr. Gavin Wade Davis, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4723 Sunset Blvd Ste A, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-999-3937    
Edward Gustavo Mintz, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-806-0080    Fax: 803-356-0668
Charles David Finley, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 100 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
Phone: 803-806-0080    Fax: 803-356-0668
Garner Johnson Wild, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
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