Dr Alexander Saunders, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alexandria, LA

Dr Alexander Saunders, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc and his current practice location is 231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 487-2020.

Dr Alexander Saunders is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1940-876AT) 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 1669099263.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Saunders, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303-3538
(318) 487-2020
(318) 445-7745

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Saunders
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience4 Years
Location231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, Louisiana
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 Alexander Saunders attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669099263
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2020
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022412469
  • Enrollment ID: I20210809000388

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Saunders such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669099263NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1940-876AT (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc478964101024

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 Alexander Saunders allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAlexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538120985
PECOS PAC ID: 4789641010
Enrollment ID: O20041217000427

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 Alexander Saunders 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 Alexander Saunders, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303-3538

Ph: (318) 487-2020
Dr Alexander Saunders, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303-3538

Ph: (318) 487-2020

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