Dr Bruce David Chase, OD - Medicare Optometrist in North Reading, MA

Dr Bruce David Chase, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in North Reading, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Appleton Eye Associates Pc and his current practice location is 133-135 Main St, North Reading, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 664-6211.

Dr Bruce David Chase is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 2547) 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 1750333530.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce David Chase, OD
133-135 Main St,
North Reading, MA 01864-2275
(978) 664-6211
(978) 664-3251

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce David Chase
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location133-135 Main St, North Reading, Massachusetts
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 David Chase attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750333530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022335918
  • Enrollment ID: I20150514001982

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce David Chase such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750333530NPI-NPPES
152136OtherMAHARVARD
726191OtherMATUFTS
W15183OtherMABCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2547 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appleton Eye Associates Pc08403679758

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 David Chase allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAppleton Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083828917
PECOS PAC ID: 0840367975
Enrollment ID: O20080916000098

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 David Chase 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 David Chase, OD
133-135 Main St,
North Reading, MA 01864-2275

Ph: (978) 664-6211
Dr Bruce David Chase, OD
133-135 Main St,
North Reading, MA 01864-2275

Ph: (978) 664-6211

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