Dr Christopher L Simank, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

Dr Christopher L Simank, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Westheimer Vision Services, Pllc and his current practice location is 10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 781-3517.

Dr Christopher L Simank is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5276TG) 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 1346238524.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher L Simank, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3107
(713) 781-3517
(713) 783-9025

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher L Simank
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580, 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 L Simank attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346238524
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840337796
  • Enrollment ID: I20101019000837

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher L Simank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346238524NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5276TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Westheimer Vision Services, Pllc43859626123

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 L Simank allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWestheimer Vision Services, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497144349
PECOS PAC ID: 4385962612
Enrollment ID: O20150416000449

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 L Simank 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 L Simank, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3107

Ph: (713) 781-3517
Dr Christopher L Simank, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3107

Ph: (713) 781-3517

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