Burton L Abel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Buckhannon, WV

Burton L Abel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 201 S Kanawha St, Buckhannon, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 460-7326.

Burton L Abel is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 1024-OD) 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 1932159555.

Contact Information

Burton L Abel, OD
201 S Kanawha St,
Buckhannon, WV 26201-2320
(304) 460-7326
(304) 460-7328

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBurton L Abel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location201 S Kanawha St, Buckhannon, West Virginia
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:
  • Burton L Abel attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932159555
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759316268
  • Enrollment ID: I20051004000555

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Burton L Abel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932159555NPI-NPPES
616036500OtherWVDEPARTMENT OF LABOR NPI
1932159555OtherWVNPI
001772606OtherWVBCBS
3810003942MedicaidWV
3810016583OtherWVMEDICAID GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1024-OD (West Virginia)Primary

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. Burton L Abel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAbel Family Eyecare Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962642322
PECOS PAC ID: 4587712336
Enrollment ID: O20090505000055

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. Burton L Abel 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
Burton L Abel, OD
201 S Kanawha St,
Buckhannon, WV 26201-2320

Ph: (304) 460-7326
Burton L Abel, OD
201 S Kanawha St,
Buckhannon, WV 26201-2320

Ph: (304) 460-7326

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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