Dr Alexander Somerville Ward, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anderson, SC

Dr Alexander Somerville Ward, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anderson, South Carolina. He went to International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Eye Care And Associates, Pa and his current practice location is 100 Country Club Ln, Anderson, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 224-5783.

Dr Alexander Somerville Ward is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1617) 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 1740582931.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Somerville Ward, OD
100 Country Club Ln,
Anderson, SC 29625-1717
(864) 224-5783
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Somerville Ward
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location100 Country Club Ln, Anderson, South Carolina
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 Somerville Ward attended and graduated from International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740582931
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/22/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365697042
  • Enrollment ID: I20130301000498

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Somerville Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740582931NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1617 (South Carolina)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 2480 (Georgia)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Eye Care And Associates, Pa24667650522

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 Somerville Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCarolina Eye Care And Associates, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437541497
PECOS PAC ID: 2466765052
Enrollment ID: O20150727000700

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 Somerville Ward 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 Somerville Ward, OD
100 Country Club Ln,
Anderson, SC 29625-1717

Ph: (864) 224-5783
Dr Alexander Somerville Ward, OD
100 Country Club Ln,
Anderson, SC 29625-1717

Ph: (864) 224-5783

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