Dr James A Safar, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Rockwall, TX

Dr James A Safar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Rockwall, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2006 S Goliad Street, Suite 230, Rockwall, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 722-0101.

Dr James A Safar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J8753) 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 1518916626.

Contact Information

Dr James A Safar, MD
2006 S Goliad Street, Suite 230,
Rockwall, TX 75087-4800
(972) 722-0101
(972) 722-0105

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James A Safar
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location2006 S Goliad Street, Rockwall, Texas
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 James A Safar attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518916626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486558459
  • Enrollment ID: I20031121000180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James A Safar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518916626NPI-NPPES
030856102MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology J8753 (Texas)Primary

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 James A Safar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrime Eye Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639286727
PECOS PAC ID: 4587648233
Enrollment ID: O20040617001655

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 James A Safar 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 James A Safar, MD
2006 S Goliad Street, Suite 230,
Rockwall, TX 75087-4800

Ph: (972) 722-0101
Dr James A Safar, MD
2006 S Goliad Street, Suite 230,
Rockwall, TX 75087-4800

Ph: (972) 722-0101

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