Dr David G Telander, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sacramento, CA

Dr David G Telander, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Sacramento, California. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vitreo-retinal Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 3939 J St, Suite 106, Sacramento, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 454-4861.

Dr David G Telander is licensed to practice in California (license number A82894) 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 1528043023.

Contact Information

Dr David G Telander, MD, PHD
3939 J St, Suite 106,
Sacramento, CA 95819-3636
(916) 454-4861
(916) 454-3603

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David G Telander
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location3939 J St, Sacramento, California
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 G Telander attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528043023
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/03/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608803952
  • Enrollment ID: I20050719000800

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David G Telander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528043023NPI-NPPES
GR002104IMedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A82894 (California)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist A82894 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vitreo-retinal Medical Group, Inc.579967227516

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 G Telander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVitreo-retinal Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114010949
PECOS PAC ID: 5799672275
Enrollment ID: O20050427000951

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 G Telander 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 G Telander, MD, PHD
3939 J Street, Suite 106,
Sacramento, CA 95819

Ph: (916) 454-4861
Dr David G Telander, MD, PHD
3939 J St, Suite 106,
Sacramento, CA 95819-3636

Ph: (916) 454-4861

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