DR. PAUL S KIRSCHNER OD
NPI 1407867534
Optometrist in Homewood, IL

Active since August 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2156 W 183RD STREET, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430(708) 957-7700(708) 957-7715 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Paul S Kirschner Od NPPES

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

DR. PAUL S KIRSCHNER OD (NPI 1407867534) is an individual optometrist in Homewood, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407867534
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL S KIRSCHNERCredential: OD
Location Address2156 W 183RD STREETHomewood, IL 60430
Mailing Address2156 W 183rd StreetHomewood, IL 60430 · (708) 957-7700 · Fax (708) 957-7715
Fax(708) 957-7715
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2007
NPI 1407867534 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
2156 W 183RD STREET, Homewood, IL 60430

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINP15720IL
Medicare UPINT36476

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul S Kirschner Od 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 ID8123033289
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120905000079
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

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.

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.
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60430 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 Paul Kirschner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Kirschner is 1407867534. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006.

Where is Paul Kirschner located?

Paul Kirschner practices at 2156 W 183rd Street, Homewood, IL 60430. The listed phone number is (708) 957-7700.

What is Paul Kirschner's specialty?

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

Is Paul Kirschner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Kirschner 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 Paul Kirschner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Paul Kirschner 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 Paul Kirschner was last updated on September 19, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.