Dr James Christopher Dean, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Putnam, CT

Dr James Christopher Dean, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Putnam, Connecticut. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Northeast, Pc and his current practice location is 5 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 928-0414.

Dr James Christopher Dean is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 033374) 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 1083618532.

Contact Information

Dr James Christopher Dean, MD
5 Kennedy Dr,
Putnam, CT 06260-1939
(860) 928-0414
(860) 928-2239

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Christopher Dean
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location5 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, Connecticut
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 Christopher Dean attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083618532
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345377966
  • Enrollment ID: I20100429000817

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Christopher Dean such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083618532NPI-NPPES
001333749MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 033374 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Day Kimball HospitalPutnam, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Northeast, Pc87291153404

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 Christopher Dean allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Care Northeast, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487740411
PECOS PAC ID: 8729115340
Enrollment ID: O20100429000774

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 Christopher Dean 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 Christopher Dean, MD
5 Kennedy Dr,
Putnam, CT 06260-1939

Ph: (860) 928-0414
Dr James Christopher Dean, MD
5 Kennedy Dr,
Putnam, CT 06260-1939

Ph: (860) 928-0414

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Putnam, CT

Dr. Edward A. Curran, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 860-928-0414    Fax: 860-928-2239
Dr. Richard L Irwin, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 860-928-0414    Fax: 860-928-2239

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