Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

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Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 13427 I-10 East, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 450-2020.

Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 7580TG) 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 1679876809.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea, OD
13427 I-10 East,
Houston, TX 77015-5901
(713) 450-2020
(713) 451-3937

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Anthony Rhea
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location13427 I-10 East, Houston, Texas
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 Christopher Anthony Rhea attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679876809
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2010
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133307762
  • Enrollment ID: I20110629000398

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679876809NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7580TG (Texas)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 Christopher Anthony Rhea allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptimal Eye Care, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639460165
PECOS PAC ID: 8224216858
Enrollment ID: O20110629000383

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 Christopher Anthony Rhea 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 Christopher Anthony Rhea, OD
2945 Gulf Fwy S, Ste C,
League City, TX 77573-6771

Ph: (713) 450-2020		Dr Christopher Anthony Rhea, OD
13427 I-10 East,
Houston, TX 77015-5901

Ph: (713) 450-2020

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