Donald A Newman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tamaqua, PA

Donald A Newman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Houser Newman Associates and his current practice location is 37 Medical Crossing Rd, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 386-5926.

Donald A Newman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD039130E) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316929482.

Contact Information

Donald A Newman, MD
37 Medical Crossing Rd,
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(510) 386-5926
(570) 386-2959

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDonald A Newman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location37 Medical Crossing Rd, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Donald A Newman graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316929482
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830104546
  • Enrollment ID: I20120209000094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Donald A Newman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316929482NPI-NPPES
0012481080001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD039130E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houser Newman Associates17593641694

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. Donald A Newman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHouser Newman Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477648863
PECOS PAC ID: 1759364169
Enrollment ID: O20040608000802

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. Donald A Newman 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
Donald A Newman, MD
37 Medical Crossing Road,
Tamaqua, PA 18252-5565

Ph: (570) 386-5926
Donald A Newman, MD
37 Medical Crossing Rd,
Tamaqua, PA 18252

Ph: (510) 386-5926

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Tamaqua, PA

Angela G Houser, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 37 Medical Crossing Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-386-5926    Fax: 570-386-2959
Frank J Bobick, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 37 Medical Crossing Rd, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: 570-386-5926    Fax: 570-386-2959

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