Dr Kenneth A Ethier, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Great Falls, MT

Dr Kenneth A Ethier, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Great Falls, Montana. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1525 10th Ave S, Great Falls, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 791-5139.

Dr Kenneth A Ethier is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 751) 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 1114061256.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth A Ethier, OD
1525 10th Ave S,
Great Falls, MT 59405-2608
(406) 791-5139
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth A Ethier
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location1525 10th Ave S, Great Falls, Montana
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 Kenneth A Ethier attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114061256
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284650839
  • Enrollment ID: I20160617001785

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth A Ethier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114061256NPI-NPPES
807265600MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 751 (Montana)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 Kenneth A Ethier allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Kenneth A Ethier Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558719104
PECOS PAC ID: 7911298484
Enrollment ID: O20160614001979

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kenneth A Ethier, OD
1025 10th Avenue South,
Great Falls, MT 59405

Ph: (406) 791-5139
Dr Kenneth A Ethier, OD
1525 10th Ave S,
Great Falls, MT 59405-2608

Ph: (406) 791-5139

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