David Thomas Turtle, OD - Medicare Optometrist in North Tonawanda, NY

David Thomas Turtle, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in North Tonawanda, New York. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Thomas Turtle Opticians Inc. and his current practice location is 444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 693-1280.

David Thomas Turtle is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUT005265) 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 1134124704.

Contact Information

David Thomas Turtle, OD
444 Payne Ave,
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-6902
(716) 693-1280
(716) 693-1383

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDavid Thomas Turtle
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, 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:
  • David Thomas Turtle attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134124704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587647862
  • Enrollment ID: I20110415000047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Thomas Turtle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134124704NPI-NPPES
000300010007OtherBCBS
000300010003OtherBCBS
0597890003OtherNYMEDICARE DME
000300010001OtherBCBS
0597890001OtherNYMEDICARE DME
NY5265OtherEYEMED
7209479OtherINDEPENDENT HEALTH
7309539OtherINDEPENDENT HEALTH
00025972201OtherUNIVERA
0597890002OtherNYMEDICARE DME
0597890004OtherNYMEDICARE DME
000300010005OtherBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT005265 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thomas Turtle Opticians Inc.73159206913

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. David Thomas Turtle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThomas Turtle Opticians Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396878765
PECOS PAC ID: 7315920691
Enrollment ID: O20040608001314

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. David Thomas Turtle 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
David Thomas Turtle, OD
444 Payne Ave,
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-6902

Ph: (716) 693-1280
David Thomas Turtle, OD
444 Payne Ave,
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-6902

Ph: (716) 693-1280

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in North Tonawanda, NY

Julie Marie Kirchberger-howard, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: 716-693-1280    
Thomas Turtle Opticians Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: 716-693-1280    Fax: 716-693-1383
Dr. Michael Joseph Cieri, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: 716-693-1280    
Dr. Eric Paul Czora, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 968 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: 716-692-6961    Fax: 716-692-4010

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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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