Joseph R Gussler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Savannah, GA

Joseph R Gussler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Savannah, Georgia. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc and his current practice location is 4720 Waters Ave, Savannah, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 354-4800.

Joseph R Gussler is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 038788) 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 1437198983.

Contact Information

Joseph R Gussler, MD
4720 Waters Ave,
Savannah, GA 31404-6292
(912) 354-4800
(912) 629-5821

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph R Gussler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location4720 Waters Ave, Savannah, Georgia
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 R Gussler attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437198983
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991866519
  • Enrollment ID: I20081201000699

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph R Gussler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437198983NPI-NPPES
000613148HOtherGAMEDICAID - STATESBORO
000613148IOtherGAMEDICAID - SAVANNAH
00613148AMedicaidGA
1437198983OtherGAMEDICARE RAILROAD
473378OtherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
G38788MedicaidSC
GPA977OtherSCMEDICAID GRP. -SAV
000613148GOtherGAMEDICAID - CLAXTON
511G701032OtherGAGA MEDICARE GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 038788 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc084035145822

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 R Gussler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeorgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700039740
PECOS PAC ID: 0840351458
Enrollment ID: O20081201000612

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 R Gussler 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 R Gussler, MD
Po Box 102635,
Atlanta, GA 30368-2635

Ph: (912) 354-4800
Joseph R Gussler, MD
4720 Waters Ave,
Savannah, GA 31404-6292

Ph: (912) 354-4800

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Savannah, GA

Dr. Christopher Jay Richmond, MD
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Shari Carney, MD
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Dr. Robin Ray, M.D.
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Dr. Thomas J Kandl, M.D.
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Phone: 912-629-5968    Fax: 912-629-5821

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