Dr Robert L Block, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Meriden, CT

Dr Robert L Block, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Meriden, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Refocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut Pc and his current practice location is 12 Curtis St, Meriden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (230) 235-7946.

Dr Robert L Block is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 038275) 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 1902919319.

Contact Information

Dr Robert L Block, MD
12 Curtis St,
Meriden, CT 06450-5900
(230) 235-7946
(203) 238-1418

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert L Block
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location12 Curtis St, Meriden, Connecticut
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 Robert L Block graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902919319
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446288856
  • Enrollment ID: I20050727000918

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert L Block such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902919319NPI-NPPES
1902919319MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 038275 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Refocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut Pc559717683442

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 Robert L Block allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRefocus Eye Health Of Central Connecticut Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548874936
PECOS PAC ID: 5597176834
Enrollment ID: O20201118000388

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 Robert L Block 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 Robert L Block, MD
12 Curtis St,
Meriden, CT 06450-5900

Ph: (230) 235-7946
Dr Robert L Block, MD
12 Curtis St,
Meriden, CT 06450-5900

Ph: (230) 235-7946

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