Dr Richard H Yook, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Northridge, CA

Dr Richard H Yook, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Northridge, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Richard H. Yook, M.d, Inc. and his current practice location is 8940 Reseda Blvd, Suite 103, Northridge, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 993-5410.

Dr Richard H Yook is licensed to practice in California (license number G24712) 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 1003838392.

Contact Information

Dr Richard H Yook, MD
8940 Reseda Blvd, Suite 103,
Northridge, CA 91324-3900
(818) 993-5410
(818) 993-8300

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard H Yook
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience52 Years
Location8940 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, 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 Richard H Yook attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003838392
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204923394
  • Enrollment ID: I20071106000850

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard H Yook such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003838392NPI-NPPES
G24712MedicaidCA
00G247120MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G24712 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard H. Yook, M.d, Inc.22645215332

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 Richard H Yook allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard H. Yook, M.d, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225225238
PECOS PAC ID: 2264521533
Enrollment ID: O20071210000375

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 Richard H Yook 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 Richard H Yook, MD
8940 Reseda Blvd, Suite 103,
Northridge, CA 91324-3900

Ph: (818) 993-5410
Dr Richard H Yook, MD
8940 Reseda Blvd, Suite 103,
Northridge, CA 91324-3900

Ph: (818) 993-5410

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