Dr Bruce Alan Pate, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Durham, NC

Dr Bruce Alan Pate, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Durham, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2900 Croasdaile Dr, Ste. 6, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 683-2020.

Dr Bruce Alan Pate is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1962) 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 1003805565.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Alan Pate, OD
2900 Croasdaile Dr, Ste. 6,
Durham, NC 27705-2579
(919) 683-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Alan Pate
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location2900 Croasdaile Dr, Durham, North 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 Bruce Alan Pate attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003805565
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133161508
  • Enrollment ID: I20050525000945

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Alan Pate such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003805565NPI-NPPES
093TXOtherNCBCBS
5901433MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1962 (North Carolina)Primary

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 Bruce Alan Pate allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptometric Center Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609068212
PECOS PAC ID: 4385650043
Enrollment ID: O20060316000552

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 Bruce Alan Pate 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 Bruce Alan Pate, OD
2900 Croasdaile Dr, Ste. 6,
Durham, NC 27705-2579

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Dr Bruce Alan Pate, OD
2900 Croasdaile Dr, Ste. 6,
Durham, NC 27705-2579

Ph: (919) 683-2020

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