Mr Richard E Ehlers, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Yakima, WA

Mr Richard E Ehlers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Yakima, Washington. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Richard E Ehlers Md Pc and his current practice location is 3403 Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 966-2253.

Mr Richard E Ehlers is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00023762) 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 1578661021.

Contact Information

Mr Richard E Ehlers, MD
3403 Powerhouse Rd,
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 966-2253
(509) 966-3768

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Richard E Ehlers
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location3403 Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, Washington
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:
  • Mr Richard E Ehlers attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578661021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022084581
  • Enrollment ID: I20040907000743

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard E Ehlers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578661021NPI-NPPES
1014828MedicaidWA
180043912OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
95667OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRIES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00023762 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Virginia Mason MemorialYakima, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard E Ehlers Md Pc29614784253

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. Mr Richard E Ehlers allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard E Ehlers Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063695054
PECOS PAC ID: 2961478425
Enrollment ID: O20040907000354

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. Mr Richard E Ehlers 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
Mr Richard E Ehlers, MD
3403 Powerhouse Rd,
Yakima, WA 98902

Ph: (509) 966-2253
Mr Richard E Ehlers, MD
3403 Powerhouse Rd,
Yakima, WA 98902

Ph: (509) 966-2253

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