Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Oakland, CA

Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Oakland, California. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 437-4474.

Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond is licensed to practice in California (license number A134903) 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 1952740920.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond, MD, PHD
1411 E 31st St,
Oakland, CA 94602-1018
(510) 437-4474
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location1411 E 31st St, Oakland, California
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 Michael Scott Christopher Hemond attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952740920
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668746090
  • Enrollment ID: I20170922001536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952740920NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 297434 (New York)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology A134903 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation51931550002

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 Michael Scott Christopher Hemond allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKathryn Najafi Tagol Md A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578198099
PECOS PAC ID: 5193155000
Enrollment ID: O20200416002506

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 Michael Scott Christopher Hemond 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 Michael Scott Christopher Hemond, MD, PHD
4000 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200a,
San Rafael, CA 94903-5233

Ph: (415) 444-0300
Dr Michael Scott Christopher Hemond, MD, PHD
1411 E 31st St,
Oakland, CA 94602-1018

Ph: (510) 437-4474

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