Nitin Nigam, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fayetteville, NC

Nitin Nigam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Palmetto Retina Center Llc and his current practice location is 1726 Metromedical Dr, Fayetteville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 484-2284.

Nitin Nigam is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 201802495) 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 1295058790.

Contact Information

Nitin Nigam, MD
1726 Metromedical Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28304-3861
(910) 484-2284
(906) 932-0644

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Physician's Profile

Full NameNitin Nigam
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location1726 Metromedical Dr, Fayetteville, North Carolina
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:
  • Nitin Nigam graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295058790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/11/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931233764
  • Enrollment ID: I20221114002266

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nitin Nigam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295058790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301095784 (Michigan)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 201802495 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence HealthColumbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palmetto Retina Center Llc448674198011

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. Nitin Nigam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Consultants Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750445425
PECOS PAC ID: 6608767272
Enrollment ID: O20040407001249
Entity NamePalmetto Retina Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255322806
PECOS PAC ID: 4486741980
Enrollment ID: O20071031000150

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. Nitin Nigam 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
Nitin Nigam, MD
N10565 Grandview Ln,
Ironwood, MI 49938-9622

Ph: (906) 932-1500
Nitin Nigam, MD
1726 Metromedical Dr,
Fayetteville, NC 28304-3861

Ph: (910) 484-2284

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Fayetteville, NC

Alexandra G Castillejos Ellenthal,
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Practice Location: 1726 Metromedical Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: 910-484-2284    
Dr. Robert Bruce Carroll, M.D.
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Gerry Stetson Hayes, M.D.
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Phone: 910-822-7061    
Dr. Jimmie Wayne Riggins, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1726 Metromedical Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: 910-484-2284    Fax: 910-484-1673
Frank Ward Browning, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 810 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-321-0356    Fax: 910-321-0359
Brandon Nickolas Phillips, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Walter Reed Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: 910-930-0704    

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