Dr Sidney K Gicheru, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Irving, TX

Dr Sidney K Gicheru, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Irving, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Lasercare Eye Center Pa and his current practice location is 440 W Lbj Freeway, Suite 300 Plaza Ii, Irving, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 574-9600.

Dr Sidney K Gicheru is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K8626) 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 1093807703.

Contact Information

Dr Sidney K Gicheru, MD
440 W Lbj Freeway, Suite 300 Plaza Ii,
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 574-9600
(214) 574-9601

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sidney K Gicheru
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location440 W Lbj Freeway, Irving, Texas
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 Sidney K Gicheru attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093807703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002727351
  • Enrollment ID: I20050504000781

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sidney K Gicheru such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093807703NPI-NPPES
7112157OtherTXAETNA HEALTHCARE
0311623-01MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology K8626 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lasercare Eye Center Pa01432521303

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 Sidney K Gicheru allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLasercare Eye Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003911629
PECOS PAC ID: 0143252130
Enrollment ID: O20050910000251

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 Sidney K Gicheru 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 Sidney K Gicheru, MD
440 W Hwy 635, Suite 300 Plaza Ii,
Irving, TX 75063

Ph: (214) 574-9600
Dr Sidney K Gicheru, MD
440 W Lbj Freeway, Suite 300 Plaza Ii,
Irving, TX 75063

Ph: (214) 574-9600

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Robert R Whitaker, M.D.
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Phone: 972-258-6400    Fax: 972-570-1103

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