Joseph M Williams, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Worcester, MA

Joseph M Williams, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 591 Lincoln St, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 853-2020.

Joseph M Williams is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 150862) 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 1467567438.

Contact Information

Joseph M Williams, MD
591 Lincoln St,
Worcester, MA 01605-1932
(508) 853-2020
(508) 459-5082

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph M Williams
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location591 Lincoln St, Worcester, 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:
  • Joseph M Williams attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467567438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103869086
  • Enrollment ID: I20100315000661

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph M Williams such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467567438NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 150862 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital

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. Joseph M Williams allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph M. Williams, M.d.,p.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417150194
PECOS PAC ID: 8022143601
Enrollment ID: O20100322000349

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. Joseph M Williams 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
Joseph M Williams, MD
591 Lincoln St,
Worcester, MA 01605-1932

Ph: (508) 853-2020
Joseph M Williams, MD
591 Lincoln St,
Worcester, MA 01605-1932

Ph: (508) 853-2020

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