Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Plantation, FL

Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Plantation, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Physicians Of Florida Llp and his current practice location is 850 S Pine Island Rd, Suite A100, Plantation, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 741-5555.

Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME116570) 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 1700046695.

Contact Information

Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro, MD
850 S Pine Island Rd, Suite A100,
Plantation, FL 33324-3118
(954) 741-5555
(954) 572-9658

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location850 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, Florida
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 Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700046695
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234386798
  • Enrollment ID: I20131216001853

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700046695NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME116570 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Physicians Of Florida Llp125441467540

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 Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Physicians Of Florida Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770763799
PECOS PAC ID: 1254414675
Enrollment ID: O20080208000151

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 Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro 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 Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro, MD
850 S Pine Island Rd, Suite A100,
Plantation, FL 33324-3118

Ph: (954) 741-5555
Dr Luis Eduardo Fernandez De Castro, MD
850 S Pine Island Rd, Suite A100,
Plantation, FL 33324-3118

Ph: (954) 741-5555

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Plantation, FL

Samuel Homra,
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Matthew K Lim, MD
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Aliza Epstein, M.D.
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Phone: 954-741-5555    
Dr. William C. Albert, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 850 S Pine Island Rd, Ste 102, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-741-5555    Fax: 954-572-6958
Dr. Aleksandra Zofia Michalik, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 124, Plantation, FL 33322
Phone: 954-473-2788    
Dr. David R Simon, MD PHD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 N University Dr, Suite 106, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-472-2007    Fax: 954-472-2114

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