Dr Aung-zaw Phoo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Encino, CA

Dr Aung-zaw Phoo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Encino, California. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Encino Optometric Center Corp and his current practice location is 16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 312, Encino, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 986-8860.

Dr Aung-zaw Phoo is licensed to practice in California (license number OPT12641T) 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 1548311855.

Contact Information

Dr Aung-zaw Phoo, OD
16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 312,
Encino, CA 91436-2034
(818) 986-8860
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Aung-zaw Phoo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 312, Encino, California
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 Aung-zaw Phoo attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548311855
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183693690
  • Enrollment ID: I20040930001181

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Aung-zaw Phoo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548311855NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT12641T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Encino Optometric Center Corp40827736683

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 Aung-zaw Phoo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEncino Optometric Center Corp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013193127
PECOS PAC ID: 4082773668
Enrollment ID: O20081112000007

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 Aung-zaw Phoo 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 Aung-zaw Phoo, OD
16550 Ventura Blvd, Ste 312,
Encino, CA 91436-2034

Ph: (818) 986-8860
Dr Aung-zaw Phoo, OD
16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 312,
Encino, CA 91436-2034

Ph: (818) 986-8860

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Optometrist in Encino, CA

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Phone: 818-986-8860    
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6345 Balboa Blvd, Bldg 3 Ste 250, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: 818-344-3937    Fax: 818-344-1229
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 750, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-990-3623    Fax: 818-788-5601

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