Bret B Ford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kerrville, TX

Bret B Ford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kerrville, Texas. He went to Southern 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 Bret Ford Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 714 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 315-3673.

Bret B Ford is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5121T) 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 1114900990.

Contact Information

Bret B Ford, OD
714 Hill Country Drive,
Kerrville, TX 78028-6066
(830) 315-3673
(830) 315-3939

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBret B Ford
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location714 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, Texas
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:
  • Bret B Ford attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114900990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/07/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911898275
  • Enrollment ID: I20100811000089

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bret B Ford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114900990NPI-NPPES
041011003MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5121T (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bret Ford Eye Care Pc16585306472

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. Bret B Ford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBret Ford Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710256367
PECOS PAC ID: 1658530647
Enrollment ID: O20120402000457

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. Bret B Ford 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
Bret B Ford, OD
714 Hill Country Drive,
Kerrville, TX 78028-6066

Ph: (830) 315-3673
Bret B Ford, OD
714 Hill Country Drive,
Kerrville, TX 78028-6066

Ph: (830) 315-3673

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