Dr Alan R Schaeffer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Southaven, MS

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Dr Alan R Schaeffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Southaven, Mississippi. He went to University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Desoto Eyecare Inc, Desoto Eyecare Inc and his current practice location is 726 Goodman Rd E, # B, Southaven, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 349-1959.

Dr Alan R Schaeffer is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 14992) 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 1912937574.

Contact Information

Dr Alan R Schaeffer, MD
726 Goodman Rd E, # B,
Southaven, MS 38671-9530
(662) 349-1959
(662) 349-0424

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alan R Schaeffer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location726 Goodman Rd E, Southaven, Mississippi
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:
  • Dr Alan R Schaeffer attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912937574
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406757814
  • Enrollment ID: I20040127000581

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan R Schaeffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912937574NPI-NPPES
0118823MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 14992 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Francis HospitalMemphis, TNHospital
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch HospitalOlive branch, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desoto Eyecare Inc12542326553
Desoto Eyecare Inc12542326553

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. Dr Alan R Schaeffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDesoto Eyecare Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376576884
PECOS PAC ID: 1254232655
Enrollment ID: O20090630000612

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. Dr Alan R Schaeffer 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
Dr Alan R Schaeffer, MD
726 Goodman Rd E, # B,
Southaven, MS 38671-9530

Ph: (662) 349-1959		Dr Alan R Schaeffer, MD
726 Goodman Rd E, # B,
Southaven, MS 38671-9530

Ph: (662) 349-1959

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Southaven, MS

Michael L Wertheimer, MD
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Dr. Jorge I Calzada, M.D.
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Phone: 417-889-2040    Fax: 417-889-2041
Mrs. Rashmi K Pandya-lipman, MD
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