Dr Robert S Smyth-medina, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mission Hills, CA

Dr Robert S Smyth-medina, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Mission Hills, California. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice North Valley Eye Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 11550 Indian Hills Rd, Suite 341, Mission Hills, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 365-0606.

Dr Robert S Smyth-medina is licensed to practice in California (license number A48784) 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 1073565560.

Contact Information

Dr Robert S Smyth-medina, MD
11550 Indian Hills Rd, Suite 341,
Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200
(818) 365-0606
(818) 898-0205

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert S Smyth-medina
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location11550 Indian Hills Rd, Mission Hills, 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 Robert S Smyth-medina graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073565560
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719934512
  • Enrollment ID: I20100727000845

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert S Smyth-medina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073565560NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A48784 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Valley Eye Medical Group Inc20624175043

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 S Smyth-medina allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCalifornia Eye Specialists Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699713099
PECOS PAC ID: 6800793381
Enrollment ID: O20031212000932
Entity NameNorth Valley Eye Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326099680
PECOS PAC ID: 2062417504
Enrollment ID: O20060915000497

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 S Smyth-medina 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 S Smyth-medina, MD
11550 Indian Hills Rd, Suite 341,
Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200

Ph: (818) 365-0606
Dr Robert S Smyth-medina, MD
11550 Indian Hills Rd, Suite 341,
Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200

Ph: (818) 365-0606

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