Alec J Smail, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Burlington, MA

Alec J Smail, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Burlington, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Boston Laser Eye Institute Pc and his current practice location is 172 Cambridge St, Burlington, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 229-2639.

Alec J Smail is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3925) 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 1396742854.

Contact Information

Alec J Smail, OD
172 Cambridge St,
Burlington, MA 01803-2921
(781) 229-2639
(781) 312-7702

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAlec J Smail
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location172 Cambridge St, Burlington, Massachusetts
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:
  • Alec J Smail attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396742854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840363024
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000820

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alec J Smail such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396742854NPI-NPPES
0337510MedicaidMA
CE5062OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3925 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Boston Laser Eye Institute Pc973912338122

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. Alec J Smail allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBoston Laser Eye Institute Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053496497
PECOS PAC ID: 9739123381
Enrollment ID: O20050614001090
Provider NameEye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790789741
PECOS PAC ID: 6002836079
Enrollment ID: O20051206000274

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. Alec J Smail 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
Alec J Smail, OD
172 Cambridge St,
Burlington, MA 01803-2921

Ph: (781) 229-2639
Alec J Smail, OD
172 Cambridge St,
Burlington, MA 01803-2921

Ph: (781) 229-2639

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