Dr Scott Behler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Clearwater, FL

Dr Scott Behler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Clearwater, Florida. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2346 Drew St, Clearwater, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 712-2500.

Dr Scott Behler is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0060470) 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 1285746891.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Behler, MD
2346 Drew St,
Clearwater, FL 33765-3310
(727) 712-2500
(727) 712-2511

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Behler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location2346 Drew St, Clearwater, Florida
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 Scott Behler attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285746891
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668480039
  • Enrollment ID: I20060327000350

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Behler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285746891NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0060470 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital

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 Scott Behler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott C. Behler, M.d., P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215289905
PECOS PAC ID: 9436309861
Enrollment ID: O20121022000206

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 Scott Behler 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 Scott Behler, MD
2346 Drew St,
Clearwater, FL 33765-3310

Ph: (727) 712-2500
Dr Scott Behler, MD
2346 Drew St,
Clearwater, FL 33765-3310

Ph: (727) 712-2500

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