Dr Nelson Winkler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Marquette, MI

Dr Nelson Winkler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Marquette, Michigan. He went to Mayo Medical School and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1414 W Fair Ave Ste 347, Marquette, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 205-2125.

Dr Nelson Winkler is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301117499) 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 1740669944.

Contact Information

Dr Nelson Winkler, MD
1414 W Fair Ave Ste 347,
Marquette, MI 49855-5407
(906) 205-2125
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nelson Winkler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience9 Years
Location1414 W Fair Ave Ste 347, Marquette, Michigan
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 Nelson Winkler attended and graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740669944
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799006722
  • Enrollment ID: I20190802002920

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nelson Winkler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740669944NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 60961 (Minnesota)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301117499 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bell HospitalIshpeming, MIHospital
Baraga County Memorial HospitalL' anse, MIHospital

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 Nelson Winkler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Associates Of Marquette Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497156400
PECOS PAC ID: 1557685153
Enrollment ID: O20150129002115
Entity NameLighthouse Ophthalmology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063007128
PECOS PAC ID: 9234547241
Enrollment ID: O20210412002011

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 Nelson Winkler 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 Nelson Winkler, MD
65 Elder Dr,
Marquette, MI 49855-1667

Ph: (906) 869-9483
Dr Nelson Winkler, MD
1414 W Fair Ave Ste 347,
Marquette, MI 49855-5407

Ph: (906) 205-2125

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Phone: 906-225-4512    Fax: 906-225-4514
Dr. Sean Michael Rooney, M.D., PH.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1414 W Fair Ave, Suite 150, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-226-2531    Fax: 906-226-7555

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