George A Violin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Norwood, MA

George A Violin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Norwood, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1967 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Nielsen Eye Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 95 Chapel St, Norwood, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 762-9018.

George A Violin is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 32064) 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 1992781165.

Contact Information

George A Violin, MD
95 Chapel St,
Norwood, MA 02062-3155
(781) 762-9018
(781) 762-0118

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge A Violin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience57 Years
Location95 Chapel St, Norwood, Massachusetts
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:
  • George A Violin graduated from medical school in 1967
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992781165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688571094
  • Enrollment ID: I20110211000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George A Violin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992781165NPI-NPPES
180011812OtherMARAILROAD MEDICARE
92840OtherMAAETNA/USHC
6014029-002OtherMACIGNA-PAL
15011OtherMAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CA
2077485MedicaidMA
08-00278OtherMAEVERCARE
08-02033OtherMAUNITED HEALTH CARE
0003390OtherMANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 32064 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nielsen Eye Center, Inc.660882888412

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. George A Violin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNielsen Eye Center, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982829669
PECOS PAC ID: 6608828884
Enrollment ID: O20050216000187
Entity NameMedical Eye Care Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386615193
PECOS PAC ID: 9234105503
Enrollment ID: O20050407000344

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. George A Violin 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
George A Violin, MD
95 Chapel St,
Norwood, MA 02062-3155

Ph: (781) 762-9018
George A Violin, MD
95 Chapel St,
Norwood, MA 02062-3155

Ph: (781) 762-9018

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