DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C. – NPI #1134317522
Optometrist

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C. is an optometrist located in NEWBURGH, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134317522 to DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C. on October 10, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on May 01, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C. below.

NPI Profile for
DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C.

NPI Number
1134317522
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C.
Primary location
4 HUDSON VALLEY PROFESSIONAL PLAZA
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
Phone: (845) 561-3666 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
JOHN KAKNIS
PRESIDENT
Phone: (845) 561-3666
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DR. JOHN KAKNIS, O.D., P.C.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNANY4295032
OTHERAETNA HMONY502105
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDNYC40521
OTHERMEDICARE PROF SEVICESNYC40521
OTHERMEDICARE RAIL ROADNY410043515
OTHERMVPNY597126
OTHERNPI CORPORATE1134317522
OTHEROXFORDNYP1971752
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)		 NY TUV004539

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