Dr Ira H Asher, MD - Ophthalmology in South Kingstown, RI

Dr Ira H Asher, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr Ira H Asher is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD05145) and his current practice location is 55 Village Square Drive, Building 24, South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 272-2020.

NPI number for Dr Ira H Asher is 1356395610 and his current mailing address is 150 East Manning St., Providence, Rhode Island. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1356395610.

Contact Information

Dr Ira H Asher, MD
55 Village Square Drive, Building 24,
South Kingstown, RI 02879
(401) 272-2020
(401) 789-4113

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ira H Asher
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location55 Village Square Drive, South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356395610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2013

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ira H Asher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356395610NPI-NPPES
IA00222MedicaidRI
324OtherRIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
000169OtherBLUE CHIP
180012015OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
0800100OtherRIUNITED HEALTHCARE
1103OtherNEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
R001038OtherTRICARE
050369447OtherVISION SERVICE PLAN
055040OtherAETNA HMO
4565335OtherAETNA NON HMO
6941370001OtherCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD05145 (Rhode Island)Primary

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 Ira H Asher is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ira H Asher, MD
150 East Manning St.,
Providence, RI 02906

Ph: (401) 272-2020
Dr Ira H Asher, MD
55 Village Square Drive, Building 24,
South Kingstown, RI 02879

Ph: (401) 272-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in South Kingstown, RI

Dr. Durga S. Larkin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Village Square Drive, Building 24, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Phone: 401-272-2020    Fax: 401-789-4113
Dr. Thomas J. Coghlin, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 55 Village Square Drive, Building 24, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Phone: 401-272-2020    Fax: 401-789-4113

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