Rachelle Penka, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Spartanburg, SC

Rachelle Penka, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Carolina Vision Associates Llc and her current practice location is 180 N Dean St, Spartanburg, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 583-3125.

Rachelle Penka is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1532) 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 1437315934.

Contact Information

Rachelle Penka, OD
180 N Dean St,
Spartanburg, SC 29302-1503
(864) 583-3125
(864) 542-1367



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRachelle Penka
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location180 N Dean St, Spartanburg, South Carolina
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:
  • Rachelle Penka attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437315934
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426117268
  • Enrollment ID: I20081107000305

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rachelle Penka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437315934NPI-NPPES
1532OtherSCSTATE LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1532 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Vision Associates Llc57996839597

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Provider NameCarolina Vision Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255357356
PECOS PAC ID: 5799683959
Enrollment ID: O20031224000032

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rachelle Penka, OD
180 N Dean St,
Spartanburg, SC 29302-1503

Ph: (864) 583-3125
Rachelle Penka, OD
180 N Dean St,
Spartanburg, SC 29302-1503

Ph: (864) 583-3125

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