Benjamin F Harris, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Montgomery, AL

Benjamin F Harris, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Montgomery, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 8436 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 271-3900.

Benjamin F Harris is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S793TA189) 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 1326084906.

Contact Information

Benjamin F Harris, OD
8436 Vaughn Rd,
Montgomery, AL 36117-8862
(334) 271-3900
(334) 271-3915

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBenjamin F Harris
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location8436 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, Alabama
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:
  • Benjamin F Harris attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326084906
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426092651
  • Enrollment ID: I20050617000407

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin F Harris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326084906NPI-NPPES
51058593OtherALBC
000058593MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S793TA189 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Associates, Inc.074925400155

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. Benjamin F Harris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJackson Laboratories
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902902463
PECOS PAC ID: 0345135950
Enrollment ID: O20040220000723
Provider NameEyecare Associates, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710012877
PECOS PAC ID: 0749254001
Enrollment ID: O20040823000825

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. Benjamin F Harris 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
Benjamin F Harris, OD
8436 Vaughn Rd,
Montgomery, AL 36117-8862

Ph: (334) 271-3900
Benjamin F Harris, OD
8436 Vaughn Rd,
Montgomery, AL 36117-8862

Ph: (334) 271-3900

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