Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Louisville, KY

Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2302 Hurstbourne Village Dr, 700, Louisville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (502) 495-2122.

Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 21642) 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 1144322884.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman, MD
2302 Hurstbourne Village Dr, 700,
Louisville, KY 40299-1840
(502) 495-2122
(502) 719-0146

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin Douglas Gossman
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location2302 Hurstbourne Village Dr, Louisville, Kentucky
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 Melvin Douglas Gossman attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144322884
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264462761
  • Enrollment ID: I20050815000724

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144322884NPI-NPPES
64216427MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 21642 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jewish Hospital & St Mary's HealthcareLouisville, KYHospital

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 Melvin Douglas Gossman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameM. Douglas Gossman, Md, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093998171
PECOS PAC ID: 3870742885
Enrollment ID: O20121018000022

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 Melvin Douglas Gossman 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 Melvin Douglas Gossman, MD
1208 Bluegrass Pkwy,
Lagrange, KY 40031-8014

Ph: (502) 225-9488
Dr Melvin Douglas Gossman, MD
2302 Hurstbourne Village Dr, 700,
Louisville, KY 40299-1840

Ph: (502) 495-2122

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