Dr Stephen Walters, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pleasant Ridge, MI

Dr Stephen Walters, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist" physician in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services, Michigan Glaucoma And Cataract Pc and his current practice location is 404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (248) 220-5252.

Dr Stephen Walters is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301114849) 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 1013356914.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Walters, MD
404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100,
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069-1201
(248) 220-5252
(248) 220-5261

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Walters
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
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 Walters attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013356914
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2013
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810120524
  • Enrollment ID: I20180711002030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Walters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013356914NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 288788 (New York)Secondary
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 4301114849 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beaumont Hospital Royal OakRoyal oak, MIHospital
Straith Hospital For Special SurgerySouthfield, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services7214299866781
Michigan Glaucoma And Cataract Pc74169573522

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 Walters allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard C Mertz Jr Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467408914
PECOS PAC ID: 3173562824
Enrollment ID: O20050502000837
Entity NameMichigan Glaucoma & Cataract Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073540324
PECOS PAC ID: 7416957352
Enrollment ID: O20061228000136
Entity NameBeaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578072906
PECOS PAC ID: 7214299866
Enrollment ID: O20180320002549

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 Walters 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 Walters, MD
404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100,
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069-1201

Ph: (248) 220-5252
Dr Stephen Walters, MD
404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100,
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069-1201

Ph: (248) 220-5252

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Pleasant Ridge, MI

Tom Obertynski, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 404 E 10 Mile Rd Ste 100, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-220-5252    Fax: 248-220-5261

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