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DR. FRANCIS KUO O.D.
NPI 1124019971
Optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since November 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
346 UNION ST, STE. 1, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060(831) 460-9717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Francis Kuo O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FRANCIS KUO O.D. (NPI 1124019971) is an individual optometrist in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (8768T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124019971
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS KUOCredential: O.D.
Location Address346 UNION ST, STE. 1Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730
Mailing Address346 Union St, Ste. 1Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730 · (831) 460-9717
Phone(831) 460-9717
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 2008
✔ NPI 1124019971 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 8768T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
346 UNION ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare NSC4421240001CA
Other4421240001CA · Medicare Dme
Medicare UPINU53591CA
MedicaidSD0087680CA
Medicare PINSD0087680CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Francis Kuo O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173542982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051121000938
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
123 services121 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
109 services108 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95060 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$141.77 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Francis Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Kuo is 1124019971. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2005.

Where is Francis Kuo located?

Francis Kuo practices at 346 Union St Ste. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The listed phone number is (831) 460-9717.

What is Francis Kuo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Francis Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Kuo is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Francis Kuo accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Francis Kuo as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Kuo was last updated on September 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.