Dr Matthew E Schmidt, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Palos Heights, IL

Dr Matthew E Schmidt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Palos Heights, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists Sc and his current practice location is 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 361-0010.

Dr Matthew E Schmidt is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036093851) 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 1194860395.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew E Schmidt, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001
(708) 361-0010
(708) 361-4047

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew E Schmidt
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, Illinois
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 Matthew E Schmidt attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194860395
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355428178
  • Enrollment ID: I20101111001191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew E Schmidt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194860395NPI-NPPES
036093851MedicaidIL
180035405OtherILPALMETTO GBA RAILROAD MED

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036093851 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Palos Community HospitalPalos heights, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists Sc87291655432

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 Matthew E Schmidt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDr Matthew E Schmidt & Associates Ophthalmologists Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942345111
PECOS PAC ID: 8729165543
Enrollment ID: O20080403000378

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 Matthew E Schmidt 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 Matthew E Schmidt, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001

Ph: (708) 361-0010
Dr Matthew E Schmidt, MD
7600 W College Dr,
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1001

Ph: (708) 361-0010

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