Alex Myunghwan Shin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Smithtown, NY

Alex Myunghwan Shin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Smithtown, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Sight Medical Doctors Pllc and his current practice location is 260 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 265-8780.

Alex Myunghwan Shin is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV009246-01) 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 1356958094.

Contact Information

Alex Myunghwan Shin, OD
260 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-8780
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAlex Myunghwan Shin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience4 Years
Location260 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, New York
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:
  • Alex Myunghwan Shin graduated from medical school in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356958094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2020
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779979083
  • Enrollment ID: I20220413000076

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alex Myunghwan Shin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356958094NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV009246-01 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sight Medical Doctors Pllc599193517397

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. Alex Myunghwan Shin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSight Medical Doctors Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487077483
PECOS PAC ID: 5991935173
Enrollment ID: O20140310000579

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. Alex Myunghwan Shin 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
Alex Myunghwan Shin, OD
260 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787

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Alex Myunghwan Shin, OD
260 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787

Ph: (631) 265-8780

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