Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbia, SC

Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands and his current practice location is 9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 434-2020.

Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 40241) 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 1124039656.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak, MD
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340,
Columbia, SC 29203-6870
(803) 434-2020
(803) 434-1581

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander E Pogrebniak
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340, Columbia, South Carolina
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 Alexander E Pogrebniak attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124039656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547334245
  • Enrollment ID: I20170308002076

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124039656NPI-NPPES
402415MedicaidSC
61891800MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0053701 (Florida)Secondary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist 40241 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands5991099707881

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 Alexander E Pogrebniak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrisma Health Medical Group-midlands
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275988321
PECOS PAC ID: 5991099707
Enrollment ID: O20160802001226

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 Alexander E Pogrebniak 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 Alexander E Pogrebniak, MD
Po Box 743904,
Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Ph: (803) 296-7320
Dr Alexander E Pogrebniak, MD
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 340,
Columbia, SC 29203-6870

Ph: (803) 434-2020

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