Dr Scott Merrill Pinter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bloomington, IL

Dr Scott Merrill Pinter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bloomington, Illinois. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Visionpoint Eye Center Llc and his current practice location is 1505 Eastland Dr, Ste 2200, Bloomington, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (309) 662-7700.

Dr Scott Merrill Pinter is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036098243) 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 1174527626.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Merrill Pinter, MD
1505 Eastland Dr, Ste 2200,
Bloomington, IL 61701-7910
(309) 662-7700
(309) 662-0829

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Merrill Pinter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location1505 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, Illinois
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 Merrill Pinter attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174527626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385785831
  • Enrollment ID: I20100527000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Merrill Pinter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174527626NPI-NPPES
05700231OtherILBC/BS PROVIDER #
036098243MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036098243 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionpoint Eye Center Llc074952209213

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 Merrill Pinter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVisionpoint Eye Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518430859
PECOS PAC ID: 0749522092
Enrollment ID: O20190507000863

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 Merrill Pinter 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 Merrill Pinter, MD
1505 Eastland Dr, Ste 2200,
Bloomington, IL 61701-7910

Ph: (309) 662-7700
Dr Scott Merrill Pinter, MD
1505 Eastland Dr, Ste 2200,
Bloomington, IL 61701-7910

Ph: (309) 662-7700

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