Dr Wright B Lauten, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hattiesburg, MS

Dr Wright B Lauten, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Specialists Of Mississippi, Pllc and his current practice location is 109 Millsaps Dr, Suite B, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 255-0736.

Dr Wright B Lauten is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 21600) 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 1174781231.

Contact Information

Dr Wright B Lauten, MD
109 Millsaps Dr, Suite B,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1587
(601) 255-0736
(601) 255-0735

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wright B Lauten
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location109 Millsaps Dr, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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 Wright B Lauten graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174781231
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395898548
  • Enrollment ID: I20111028000446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wright B Lauten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174781231NPI-NPPES
108970MedicaidAL
51597161OtherALBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA
07831241MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME109594 (Florida)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 21600 (Mississippi)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 29277 (Alabama)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 21600 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Specialists Of Mississippi, Pllc88203701333

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 Wright B Lauten allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Specialists Of Mississippi, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588109821
PECOS PAC ID: 8820370133
Enrollment ID: O20170123000353

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 Wright B Lauten 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 Wright B Lauten, MD
109 Millsaps Dr, Suite B,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1587

Ph: (601) 255-0736
Dr Wright B Lauten, MD
109 Millsaps Dr, Suite B,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1587

Ph: (601) 255-0736

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