Dr David C Metrikin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in El Paso, TX

Dr David C Metrikin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southwest Retina Consultants Pa, Southwest Retina Consultants Pa and his current practice location is 1700 Curie Dr, Ste 3800, El Paso, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (915) 532-3912.

Dr David C Metrikin is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J5410) 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 1902809262.

Contact Information

Dr David C Metrikin, MD
1700 Curie Dr, Ste 3800,
El Paso, TX 79902-2985
(915) 532-3912
(915) 542-3436

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David C Metrikin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location1700 Curie Dr, El Paso, Texas
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 David C Metrikin graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902809262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799715017
  • Enrollment ID: I20100907000615

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David C Metrikin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902809262NPI-NPPES
130497403MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology J5410 (Texas)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 95-298 (New Mexico)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist J5410 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwest Retina Consultants Pa63058918965
Southwest Retina Consultants Pa63058918965

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 David C Metrikin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthwest Retina Consultants Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780797431
PECOS PAC ID: 6305891896
Enrollment ID: O20050317000429

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 David C Metrikin 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 David C Metrikin, MD
1700 Curie Dr, Ste 3800,
El Paso, TX 79902-2985

Ph: (915) 532-3912
Dr David C Metrikin, MD
1700 Curie Dr, Ste 3800,
El Paso, TX 79902-2985

Ph: (915) 532-3912

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