Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Palmer, AK

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Palmer, Alaska. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lodestar Family Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101, Palmer, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 745-2273.

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 298) 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 1558525089.

Contact Information

Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480
(907) 745-2273
(907) 745-2312



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jacob Thomas Frank
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location625 S Cobb St, Palmer, Alaska
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 Jacob Thomas Frank attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558525089
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365591542
  • Enrollment ID: I20101014001232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jacob Thomas Frank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558525089NPI-NPPES
1023206MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 298 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lodestar Family Eye Care Pc59919386232

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameLodestar Family Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659795797
PECOS PAC ID: 5991938623
Enrollment ID: O20140505001971

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480

Ph: (907) 745-2273
Dr Jacob Thomas Frank, OD
625 S Cobb St, Ste. 101,
Palmer, AK 99645-6480

Ph: (907) 745-2273

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Optometrist in Palmer, AK

Lodestar Family Eye Care, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 625 Cobb St, Ste 101, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-745-2273    
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1901 N Hemmer Rd Ste 108, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: 907-745-2070    Fax: 907-745-2079

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