Dr Abnous Abbey Samford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hoover, AL

Dr Abnous Abbey Samford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hoover, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Hoover Vision Center Pc and her current practice location is 2801 Highway 150, Suite 149m, Hoover, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 985-7640.

Dr Abnous Abbey Samford is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number SA79TA665) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1952343659.

Contact Information

Dr Abnous Abbey Samford, OD
2801 Highway 150, Suite 149m,
Hoover, AL 35244-4007
(205) 985-7640
(205) 985-7638

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Abnous Abbey Samford
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location2801 Highway 150, Hoover, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Abnous Abbey Samford attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952343659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274586771
  • Enrollment ID: I20050224000491

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Abnous Abbey Samford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952343659NPI-NPPES
V03891OtherALVIVA
009983385MedicaidAL
51526686OtherALBCBS
7656808OtherALAETNA
V03891OtherALHEALTHSPRING
51535244OtherALBCBS
009938092MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist SA79TA665 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hoover Vision Center Pc02442367842

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. Dr Abnous Abbey Samford allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHoover Vision Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073542965
PECOS PAC ID: 0244236784
Enrollment ID: O20061006000103

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. Dr Abnous Abbey Samford 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
Dr Abnous Abbey Samford, OD
2801 Highway 150, Suite 149m,
Hoover, AL 35244-4007

Ph: (205) 985-7640
Dr Abnous Abbey Samford, OD
2801 Highway 150, Suite 149m,
Hoover, AL 35244-4007

Ph: (205) 985-7640

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