Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Augusta, GA

Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Augusta, Pc and his current practice location is 1330 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 651-2020.

Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 058600) 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 1063467454.

Contact Information

Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii, MD
1330 Interstate Pkwy,
Augusta, GA 30909-5625
(706) 651-2020
(706) 855-6674

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location1330 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, Georgia
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 Herbert Peter Fechter Iii graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063467454
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294820999
  • Enrollment ID: I20070926000623

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063467454NPI-NPPES
18BDGSPOtherGAMEDICARE LEGACY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 058600 (Georgia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 058600 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Augusta, Pc478967834310

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 Herbert Peter Fechter Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Physicians And Surgeons Of Augusta, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386705069
PECOS PAC ID: 4789678343
Enrollment ID: O20040414001374

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 Herbert Peter Fechter Iii 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 Herbert Peter Fechter Iii, MD
1330 Interstate Pkwy,
Augusta, GA 30909-5625

Ph: (706) 651-2020
Dr Herbert Peter Fechter Iii, MD
1330 Interstate Pkwy,
Augusta, GA 30909-5625

Ph: (706) 651-2020

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