Eric James Poulsen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fresno, CA

Eric James Poulsen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fresno, California. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Insight Vision Center Medical Group Inc, Camarena Health and his current practice location is 1360 E Herndon Ave, Ste 201, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 449-5050.

Eric James Poulsen is licensed to practice in California (license number A71284) 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 1003819301.

Contact Information

Eric James Poulsen, MD
1360 E Herndon Ave, Ste 201,
Fresno, CA 93720-3326
(559) 449-5050
(559) 432-2632

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric James Poulsen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location1360 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, California
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:
  • Eric James Poulsen graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003819301
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355249707
  • Enrollment ID: I20090204000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric James Poulsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003819301NPI-NPPES
00A712840MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A71284 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fresno Surgical HospitalFresno, CAHospital
Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Insight Vision Center Medical Group Inc10522194099
Camarena Health488058431767

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. Eric James Poulsen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInsight Vision Center Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316949506
PECOS PAC ID: 1052219409
Enrollment ID: O20031223000317

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. Eric James Poulsen 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
Eric James Poulsen, MD
1360 E Herndon Ave, Ste 201,
Fresno, CA 93720-3326

Ph: (559) 449-5050
Eric James Poulsen, MD
1360 E Herndon Ave, Ste 201,
Fresno, CA 93720-3326

Ph: (559) 449-5050

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