Derek Lawrence Metz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Piqua, OH

Derek Lawrence Metz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Piqua, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Apex Optometric Care Pc and his current practice location is 400 N Main St, Piqua, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (937) 773-8023.

Derek Lawrence Metz is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 6564) 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 1407384134.

Contact Information

Derek Lawrence Metz, OD
400 N Main St,
Piqua, OH 45356-2318
(937) 773-8023
(937) 773-8762

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDerek Lawrence Metz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location400 N Main St, Piqua, Ohio
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:
  • Derek Lawrence Metz attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407384134
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2017
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668716887
  • Enrollment ID: I20190702002965

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Lawrence Metz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407384134NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6564 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Apex Optometric Care Pc36788001096

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. Derek Lawrence Metz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameApex Optometric Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346705027
PECOS PAC ID: 3678800109
Enrollment ID: O20190724001979

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. Derek Lawrence Metz 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
Derek Lawrence Metz, OD
400 N Main St,
Piqua, OH 45356-2318

Ph: (937) 773-8023
Derek Lawrence Metz, OD
400 N Main St,
Piqua, OH 45356-2318

Ph: (937) 773-8023

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