Vinod Bhavnani, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fort Myers, FL

Vinod Bhavnani, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fort Myers, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 6810 Porto Fino Cir, Fort Myers, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 437-8118.

Vinod Bhavnani is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME70739) 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 1437189701.

Contact Information

Vinod Bhavnani, MD
6810 Porto Fino Cir,
Fort Myers, FL 33912-7140
(239) 437-8118
(239) 437-8119

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVinod Bhavnani
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location6810 Porto Fino Cir, Fort Myers, Florida
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:
  • Vinod Bhavnani graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437189701
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709955800
  • Enrollment ID: I20080515000221

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vinod Bhavnani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437189701NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME70739 (Florida)Primary

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. Vinod Bhavnani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGlaucoma & Cataract Eye Institute Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861422131
PECOS PAC ID: 3678642774
Enrollment ID: O20080515000247

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. Vinod Bhavnani 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
Vinod Bhavnani, MD
6810 Porto Fino Cir,
Fort Myers, FL 33912-7140

Ph: (239) 437-8118
Vinod Bhavnani, MD
6810 Porto Fino Cir,
Fort Myers, FL 33912-7140

Ph: (239) 437-8118

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