Anthony J Defazio, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Du Bois, PA

Anthony J Defazio, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 61 Beaver Dr, Du Bois, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 371-4020.

Anthony J Defazio is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000621) 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 1851332019.

Contact Information

Anthony J Defazio, OD
61 Beaver Dr,
Du Bois, PA 15801-2401
(814) 371-4020
(814) 371-1930

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAnthony J Defazio
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location61 Beaver Dr, Du Bois, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Anthony J Defazio attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851332019
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597878405
  • Enrollment ID: I20101118001100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Anthony J Defazio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851332019NPI-NPPES
0366780001OtherPADMERC
DE53721OtherPAPA BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000621 (Pennsylvania)Primary

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. Anthony J Defazio 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
Anthony J Defazio, OD
61 Beaver Dr,
Du Bois, PA 15801-2401

Ph: (814) 371-4020
Anthony J Defazio, OD
61 Beaver Dr,
Du Bois, PA 15801-2401

Ph: (814) 371-4020

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