Dr Richard I Breazeale, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hixson, TN

Dr Richard I Breazeale, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Retina Associates Pc, Southeastern Retina Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 756-1512.

Dr Richard I Breazeale is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 31597) 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 1801892146.

Contact Information

Dr Richard I Breazeale, MD
1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201,
Hixson, TN 37343-4934
(423) 756-1512
(423) 756-1004

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard I Breazeale
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location1605 Williams Rd, Hixson, Tennessee
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 I Breazeale graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801892146
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224922471
  • Enrollment ID: I20040210000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard I Breazeale such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801892146NPI-NPPES
000860318CMedicaidGA
009937405MedicaidAL
3841514MedicaidTN
000860318EMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 56089 (Georgia)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 31597 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019

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 I Breazeale allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSoutheastern Retina Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097310
PECOS PAC ID: 7517862360
Enrollment ID: O20031204000507

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 I Breazeale 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 I Breazeale, MD
320 Prosperity Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37923-4709

Ph: (423) 756-1512
Dr Richard I Breazeale, MD
1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201,
Hixson, TN 37343-4934

Ph: (423) 756-1512

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