Dr Albert E Germain, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waterbury, CT

Dr Albert E Germain, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waterbury, Connecticut. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Villacis Eyecare Llc and his current practice location is 1320 W Main St, Waterbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 755-4941.

Dr Albert E Germain is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 896) 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 1841236122.

Contact Information

Dr Albert E Germain, OD
1320 W Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3119
(203) 755-4941
(203) 573-8372

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Albert E Germain
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location1320 W Main St, Waterbury, Connecticut
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:
  • Dr Albert E Germain attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841236122
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537348792
  • Enrollment ID: I20110120000850

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Albert E Germain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841236122NPI-NPPES
090000896CT01OtherCTBCBS PROVIDER #
4318020OtherCTAETNA PROVIDER #
678924OtherCTCTCARE PROVIDER #
004052197MedicaidCT
4611928OtherCTCIGNA PROVIDER #
P377996OtherCTOXFORD PROVIDER #
061078924OtherCTTAX ID #
0R0910OtherCTHEALTH NET PROVIDER #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 896 (Connecticut)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 896 (Connecticut)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 896 (Connecticut)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Villacis Eyecare Llc35778950284

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 Albert E Germain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVillacis Eyecare Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437790151
PECOS PAC ID: 3577895028
Enrollment ID: O20191101001474

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 Albert E Germain 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 Albert E Germain, OD
1320 W Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3119

Ph: (203) 755-4941
Dr Albert E Germain, OD
1320 W Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3119

Ph: (203) 755-4941

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