Richard Martin Opper, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Palmer, MA

Richard Martin Opper, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Palmer, Massachusetts. His current practice location is 1223 Thorndike St, Palmer, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 283-9963.

Richard Martin Opper is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 293) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1316082175.

Contact Information

Richard Martin Opper, DC
1223 Thorndike St,
Palmer, MA 01069-1564
(413) 283-9963
(413) 289-1798

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Martin Opper
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractor
Location1223 Thorndike St, Palmer, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316082175
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395754204
  • Enrollment ID: I20060420000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Martin Opper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316082175NPI-NPPES
3399996OtherAETNA
646781OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
000293OtherTUFTS
Y35051OtherBCBS
646781OtherACN
646781OtherGREAT WEST
646781OtherHEALTH NEW ENGLAND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 293 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Martin Opper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePalmer Chiropractic Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285772962
PECOS PAC ID: 0042385221
Enrollment ID: O20080822000313

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard Martin Opper is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Martin Opper, DC
1223 Thorndike St,
Palmer, MA 01069-1564

Ph: (413) 283-9963
Richard Martin Opper, DC
1223 Thorndike St,
Palmer, MA 01069-1564

Ph: (413) 283-9963

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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