Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbia, SC

Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College 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 Columbia Eye Clinic Pa and his current practice location is 1920 Pickens St, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 779-3070.

Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 18529) 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 1801858469.

Contact Information

Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr, MD
1920 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 779-3070
(803) 771-7639

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRudolph Mitchell Newman Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location1920 Pickens St, Columbia, South 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:
  • Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801858469
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688708886
  • Enrollment ID: I20100810000320

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801858469NPI-NPPES
T25429MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 18529 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lexington Medical CenterWest columbia, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Eye Clinic Pa842606990714

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. Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Eye Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720044514
PECOS PAC ID: 8426069907
Enrollment ID: O20060515000010

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. Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr 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
Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr, MD
Po Box 60371,
Charlotte, NC 28260-0371

Ph: (803) 779-3070
Rudolph Mitchell Newman Jr, MD
1920 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201

Ph: (803) 779-3070

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