Katherine Rachon, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Norfolk, VA

Katherine Rachon, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Norfolk, Virginia. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Virginia Eye Consultants Inc and her current practice location is 241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 663-5348.

Katherine Rachon is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618002749) 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 1194211920.

Contact Information

Katherine Rachon, OD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4975
(757) 663-5348
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKatherine Rachon
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia
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:
  • Katherine Rachon attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194211920
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2018
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234465394
  • Enrollment ID: I20190726000942

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Katherine Rachon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194211920NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2118DT (Kentucky)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 0618002749 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Eye Consultants Inc660886097849

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Provider NameVirginia Eye Consultants Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992727820
PECOS PAC ID: 6608860978
Enrollment ID: O20040409000511

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Katherine Rachon, OD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4975

Ph: (757) 663-5348
Katherine Rachon, OD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4975

Ph: (757) 663-5348

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