Dr Candace Clement Collins, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Slidell, LA

Dr Candace Clement Collins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. She went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Eye Medical Center Apmc and her current practice location is 2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 649-0325.

Dr Candace Clement Collins is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD017396) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1710944509.

Contact Information

Dr Candace Clement Collins, MD
2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200,
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-0325
(985) 643-2820

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Candace Clement Collins
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, Slidell, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Candace Clement Collins attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710944509
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365482015
  • Enrollment ID: I20050512000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Candace Clement Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710944509NPI-NPPES
1370452MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD017396 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Medical Center Apmc589078306218

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 Candace Clement Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEye Medical Center Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053422113
PECOS PAC ID: 5890783062
Enrollment ID: O20040505000876

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 Candace Clement Collins 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 Candace Clement Collins, MD
2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200,
Slidell, LA 70461

Ph: (985) 649-0325
Dr Candace Clement Collins, MD
2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200,
Slidell, LA 70461

Ph: (985) 649-0325

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Dr. Andrew Ernest Benson, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 985-643-6355    Fax: 985-643-0130
David F Slagle Ii, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 985-649-0206    Fax: 985-649-4060
Ellen C Schneider, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2364 Gause Blvd. E., Suite 101, Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-781-7531    Fax: 985-781-7538

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