Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Alexandria, MN

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Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Alexandria, Minnesota. She graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Vance Thompson Vision Clinic Prof Llc and her current practice location is 2600 Jefferson St Ste 200, Alexandria, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 762-2166.

Deborah Gess Ristvedt is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 54574) 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 1871881656.

Contact Information

Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO
2600 Jefferson St Ste 200,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3410
(320) 762-2166
(605) 371-7199

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDeborah Gess Ristvedt
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience17 Years
Location2600 Jefferson St Ste 200, Alexandria, Minnesota
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:
  • Deborah Gess Ristvedt graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871881656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234300617
  • Enrollment ID: I20110914000772

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Deborah Gess Ristvedt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871881656NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 54574 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vance Thompson Vision Clinic Prof Llc115356744135

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. Deborah Gess Ristvedt allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAlexandria Eye Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932167772
PECOS PAC ID: 0143327031
Enrollment ID: O20070530000293
Entity NameVance Thompson Vision Clinic Prof Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205193554
PECOS PAC ID: 1153567441
Enrollment ID: O20210615000964

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. Deborah Gess Ristvedt 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
Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO
3101 W 57th St,
Sioux Falls, SD 57108-3162

Ph: (605) 371-7100		Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO
2600 Jefferson St Ste 200,
Alexandria, MN 56308-3410

Ph: (320) 762-2166

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