Dr Douglas O Dehning, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Independence, MO

Dr Douglas O Dehning, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Independence, Missouri. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Llc and his current practice location is 4741 Cochise Dr, Discover Vision Centers, Independence, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 478-1230.

Dr Douglas O Dehning is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 36472) 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 1245223510.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas O Dehning, MD
4741 Cochise Dr, Discover Vision Centers,
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-1230
(816) 478-4413

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas O Dehning
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location4741 Cochise Dr, Independence, 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 Douglas O Dehning attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245223510
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042286544
  • Enrollment ID: I20041230000374

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas O Dehning such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245223510NPI-NPPES
010022560OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
180038013OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 36472 (Missouri)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 36472 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Llc438554460035

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 Douglas O Dehning allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609066034
PECOS PAC ID: 4385544600
Enrollment ID: O20040204000494

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 Douglas O Dehning 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 Douglas O Dehning, MD
4801 S Cliff Ave, Suite 100,
Independence, MO 64055-7015

Ph: (816) 478-1230
Dr Douglas O Dehning, MD
4741 Cochise Dr, Discover Vision Centers,
Independence, MO 64055

Ph: (816) 478-1230

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Dr. Robert Christian Null, MD
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