Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Virginia. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd and her current practice location is 601 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 858-2020.

Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000764) 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 1447296728.

Contact Information

Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062
(804) 858-2020
(804) 423-9090

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location601 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, Virginia
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 Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447296728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698869501
  • Enrollment ID: I20071029000196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447296728NPI-NPPES
194051OtherVAANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000764 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd54968401429

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 Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOatman Nilsen & Associates Optometrists Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235286402
PECOS PAC ID: 5496840142
Enrollment ID: O20070926001011

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 Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen 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 Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062

Ph: (804) 858-2020
Dr Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062

Ph: (804) 858-2020

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