Dr Ben C Palmer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Nipomo, CA

Dr Ben C Palmer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Nipomo, California. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 125 S Frontage Rd, Nipomo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 929-1982.

Dr Ben C Palmer is licensed to practice in California (license number 13794) 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 1235463944.

Contact Information

Dr Ben C Palmer, OD
125 S Frontage Rd,
Nipomo, CA 93444-8979
(805) 929-1982
(805) 929-5052

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ben C Palmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location125 S Frontage Rd, Nipomo, 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 Ben C Palmer attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235463944
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/28/2009
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608907167
  • Enrollment ID: I20100626000494

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ben C Palmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235463944NPI-NPPES
1235463944OtherCATYPE I (INDIVIDUAL) NPI
1235463944MedicaidCA
1346539095OtherCATYPE II (GROUP) NPI
FI860AOtherCAGROUP MEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 13794 (California)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 100188 (Idaho)Secondary

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 Ben C Palmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBen Palmer, O.d. A Professional Optometric Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346539095
PECOS PAC ID: 2163690389
Enrollment ID: O20110913000407

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 Ben C Palmer 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 Ben C Palmer, OD
125 S Frontage Rd,
Nipomo, CA 93444-8979

Ph: (805) 929-1982
Dr Ben C Palmer, OD
125 S Frontage Rd,
Nipomo, CA 93444-8979

Ph: (805) 929-1982

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Optometrist in Nipomo, CA

Nipomo Optometry
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 125 S Frontage Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone: 805-929-1982    Fax: 805-929-5052
Nipomo Optometry Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 125 S Frontage Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone: 805-929-1982    
Dr. Franco Jason Castrejon, OPTOMETRIST
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 150 Tejas Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone: 805-929-3211    Fax: 805-929-6359
Dr. Sana Malik, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 150 Tejas Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone: 805-931-2680    
Frank V Giardina, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 150 Tejas Pl, Nipomo, CA 93444
Phone: 805-929-3211    Fax: 805-929-6359

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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