Dr Meth Linwong, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Marion, IL

Dr Meth Linwong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Marion, Illinois. His current practice location is 1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 993-5686.

Dr Meth Linwong is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-044940) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1518954965.

Contact Information

Dr Meth Linwong, MD
1200 W Deyoung St,
Marion, IL 62959-4437
(618) 993-5686
(618) 993-5505

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Meth Linwong
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518954965
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305862285
  • Enrollment ID: I20051020000157

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Meth Linwong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518954965NPI-NPPES
0814870013OtherMOMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
0814870015OtherMOMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
P00602754, CI6574OtherMOMEDICARE RAILROAD
0814870006OtherMOMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
136625OtherMOANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MO
236679OtherHARMONY HEALTH PLAN
036044940MedicaidIL
042452OtherHEALTH ALLIANCE
180020545OtherILMEDICARE RAILROAD
207689712MedicaidMO
250010OtherHEALTHLINK
0814870001OtherILMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
0814870017OtherMOMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
0814870009OtherILMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
0814870002OtherMOMEDICARE NSC NUMBER
0814870024OtherILMEDICARE NSC NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036-044940 (Illinois)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 2005030239 (Missouri)Secondary

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 Meth Linwong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarion Eye Centers Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508865643
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426774
Enrollment ID: O20040319000260

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 Meth Linwong 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 Meth Linwong, MD
1200 W Deyoung St,
Marion, IL 62959-4437

Ph: (618) 993-5686
Dr Meth Linwong, MD
1200 W Deyoung St,
Marion, IL 62959-4437

Ph: (618) 993-5686

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Dr. Maqbool Ahmad, M.D.
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