Charles D Mullenix, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Plaines, IL

Charles D Mullenix, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Des Plaines, Illinois. His current practice location is 581 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 297-2240.

Charles D Mullenix is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036050116) 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 1942206578.

Contact Information

Charles D Mullenix, MD
581 E Golf Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-2349
(847) 297-2240
(847) 297-7270

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles D Mullenix
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location581 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942206578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042390700
  • Enrollment ID: I20080108000033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles D Mullenix such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942206578NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036050116 (Illinois)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. Charles D Mullenix allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Shore Eye Consultants Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598019440
PECOS PAC ID: 3476708975
Enrollment ID: O20130307000492

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. Charles D Mullenix 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
Charles D Mullenix, MD
2440 Ravine Way, Ste 500,
Glenview, IL 60025-7647

Ph: (847) 297-2240
Charles D Mullenix, MD
581 E Golf Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-2349

Ph: (847) 297-2240

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Stephen A. Vile, M.D.
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Phone: 847-299-5501    

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