Dr Christine M Kniffen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

Dr Christine M Kniffen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 4306 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 265-3828.

Dr Christine M Kniffen is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 531) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1619021508.

Contact Information

Dr Christine M Kniffen, OD
4306 Lomas Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7751
(505) 265-3828
(505) 265-9684



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christine M Kniffen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location4306 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christine M Kniffen attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619021508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234170507
  • Enrollment ID: I20050711000671

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christine M Kniffen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619021508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 531 (New Mexico)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. Dr Christine M Kniffen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameChristine M. Kniffen, O.d., L.l.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356418669
PECOS PAC ID: 0446300339
Enrollment ID: O20090616000191

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Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669833166
PECOS PAC ID: 6002170487
Enrollment ID: O20180511000482

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christine M Kniffen, OD
4306 Lomas Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7751

Ph: (505) 265-3828
Dr Christine M Kniffen, OD
4306 Lomas Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7751

Ph: (505) 265-3828

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