Mark A Kassels, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sheffield, AL

Mark A Kassels, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sheffield, Alabama. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee River Eye Clinic and his current practice location is 1110 S. Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 381-2020.

Mark A Kassels is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 16162) 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 1437114055.

Contact Information

Mark A Kassels, MD
1110 S. Montgomery Ave,
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 381-2020
(256) 381-7754



Physician's Profile

Full NameMark A Kassels
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location1110 S. Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, Alabama
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:
  • Mark A Kassels attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437114055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/13/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022291335
  • Enrollment ID: I20110324000187

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark A Kassels such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437114055NPI-NPPES
529901280MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 16162 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee River Eye Clinic90323923452

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameTennessee River Eye Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548310741
PECOS PAC ID: 9032392345
Enrollment ID: O20110324000172

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mark A Kassels, MD
1110 S. Montgomery Ave,
Sheffield, AL 35660

Ph: (256) 381-2020
Mark A Kassels, MD
1110 S. Montgomery Ave,
Sheffield, AL 35660

Ph: (256) 381-2020

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