Dr Athanasios Papakostas, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Brentwood, MO

Dr Athanasios Papakostas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Brentwood, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Consultants Ltd, Retina Consultants Ltd and his current practice location is 1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 700, Brentwood, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 367-1181.

Dr Athanasios Papakostas is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2021010996) 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 1588975346.

Contact Information

Dr Athanasios Papakostas, MD
1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 700,
Brentwood, MO 63144-1304
(314) 367-1181
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Athanasios Papakostas
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience17 Years
Location1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 700, Brentwood, Missouri
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 Athanasios Papakostas graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588975346
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2010
  • Last Update Date: 09/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163680695
  • Enrollment ID: I20210609001549

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Athanasios Papakostas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588975346NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 2021010996 (Missouri)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 288286 (New York)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 288286 (New York)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 2021010996 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Consultants Ltd953725995714
Retina Consultants Ltd953725995714

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 Athanasios Papakostas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Consultants Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700175395
PECOS PAC ID: 9537259957
Enrollment ID: O20110524000146

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 Athanasios Papakostas 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 Athanasios Papakostas, MD
8820 Ladue Rd Ste 203,
Saint Louis, MO 63124-2080

Ph: (314) 367-1181
Dr Athanasios Papakostas, MD
1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 700,
Brentwood, MO 63144-1304

Ph: (314) 367-1181

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