Shalini Johnson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Houghton, MI

Shalini Johnson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Houghton, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Aspirus Keweenaw and her current practice location is 404 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 482-5230.

Shalini Johnson is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301102140) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1629287040.

Contact Information

Shalini Johnson, MD
404 W Sharon Ave,
Houghton, MI 49931-1980
(906) 482-5230
(906) 482-5343

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Physician's Profile

Full NameShalini Johnson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience20 Years
Location404 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Shalini Johnson graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629287040
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365622388
  • Enrollment ID: I20130226000534

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shalini Johnson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629287040NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology R-7958 (Iowa)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301102140 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital And ClinicsLaurium, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aspirus Keweenaw812391201168

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. Shalini Johnson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAspirus Keweenaw
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205998713
PECOS PAC ID: 8123912011
Enrollment ID: O20040211000763

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. Shalini Johnson 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
Shalini Johnson, MD
404 W Sharon Ave,
Houghton, MI 49931-1980

Ph: (906) 482-5230
Shalini Johnson, MD
404 W Sharon Ave,
Houghton, MI 49931-1980

Ph: (906) 482-5230

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Houghton, MI

Mr. Paul A Leep, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 404 W Sharon Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
Phone: 906-482-5230    Fax: 906-482-5343

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