Dr William Anthony Newsom, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Gainesville, FL

Dr William Anthony Newsom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Gainesville, Florida. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1963 and has 61 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc, Eye Associates Of Gainesville Llc and his current practice location is 2521 Nw 41st St, Gainesville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 377-7733.

Dr William Anthony Newsom is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME16298) 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 1891770491.

Contact Information

Dr William Anthony Newsom, MD
2521 Nw 41st St,
Gainesville, FL 32606-6630
(352) 377-7733
(352) 377-9577

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Anthony Newsom
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience61 Years
Location2521 Nw 41st St, Gainesville, 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 William Anthony Newsom attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1963
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891770491
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810919958
  • Enrollment ID: I20060103000686

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Anthony Newsom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891770491NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME16298 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc064824119013
Eye Associates Of Gainesville Llc42846563232

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 William Anthony Newsom allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNewsom Eye & Laser Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619963493
PECOS PAC ID: 0648241190
Enrollment ID: O20040805001382
Entity NameEye Associates Of Gainesville Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124063359
PECOS PAC ID: 4284656323
Enrollment ID: O20060103000664

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 William Anthony Newsom 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 William Anthony Newsom, MD
2521 Nw 41st St,
Gainesville, FL 32606-6630

Ph: (352) 377-7733
Dr William Anthony Newsom, MD
2521 Nw 41st St,
Gainesville, FL 32606-6630

Ph: (352) 377-7733

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