Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in St Petersburg, FL

Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in St Petersburg, Florida. He went to Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Eye Associates Of Manatee , Llp and his current practice location is 1601 38th Ave N, St Petersburg, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 822-4287.

Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0067224) 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 1245232446.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff, MD
1601 38th Ave N,
St Petersburg, FL 33713-1926
(727) 822-4287
(727) 822-4287

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location1601 38th Ave N, St Petersburg, 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 Stephen Ambrose Updegraff attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245232446
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496712127
  • Enrollment ID: I20100526000334

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245232446NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0067224 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Eye Associates Of Manatee , Llp468866453540

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 Stephen Ambrose Updegraff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Associates Of Manatee, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366483851
PECOS PAC ID: 4688664535
Enrollment ID: O20040513001080

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 Stephen Ambrose Updegraff 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 Stephen Ambrose Updegraff, MD
Po Box 162264,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-2264

Ph: (941) 792-2020
Dr Stephen Ambrose Updegraff, MD
1601 38th Ave N,
St Petersburg, FL 33713-1926

Ph: (727) 822-4287

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