John A Latham, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Modesto, CA

John A Latham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Modesto, California. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sutter Valley Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 1011 Sylvan Ave, Suite # C, Modesto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 550-4780.

John A Latham is licensed to practice in California (license number A69309) 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 1952359259.

Contact Information

John A Latham, MD
1011 Sylvan Ave, Suite # C,
Modesto, CA 95350-1692
(209) 550-4780
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn A Latham
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location1011 Sylvan Ave, Modesto, 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:
  • John A Latham attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952359259
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759443476
  • Enrollment ID: I20081215000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John A Latham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952359259NPI-NPPES
00A693090MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A69309 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Medical CenterModesto, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation98300945151919

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. John A Latham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSutter Valley Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669846986
PECOS PAC ID: 9830094515
Enrollment ID: O20090311000335

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. John A Latham 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
John A Latham, MD
600 Coffee Rd,
Modesto, CA 95355-4201

Ph: (209) 524-1211
John A Latham, MD
1011 Sylvan Ave, Suite # C,
Modesto, CA 95350-1692

Ph: (209) 550-4780

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