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Dr. Francis Kuo, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1124019971

Dr. Francis Kuo, OD is an Optometry in Santa Cruz, California. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

346 Union St Ste 1
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3730
Phone: (831) 460-9717
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 8768T (CA)

Record details

NPI number1124019971
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 1, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 10, 2008

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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