Dr David F Amell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Potsdam, NY

Dr David F Amell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Potsdam, New York. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School 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 Empire Vision Center Inc. and his current practice location is 201 Market St, Potsdam, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 265-7872.

Dr David F Amell is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV007135-1) 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 1316906373.

Contact Information

Dr David F Amell, OD
201 Market St,
Potsdam, NY 13676-1218
(315) 265-7872
(315) 265-6533

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr David F Amell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location201 Market St, Potsdam, New York
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 David F Amell attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316906373
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052405925
  • Enrollment ID: I20070922000186

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David F Amell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316906373NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV007135-1 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Empire Vision Center Inc.46885738763

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 David F Amell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEmpire Vision Center Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750358826
PECOS PAC ID: 4688573876
Enrollment ID: O20040107000405

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 David F Amell 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 David F Amell, OD
2921 Erie Blvd E,
Syracuse, NY 13224-1430

Ph: (315) 446-5120
Dr David F Amell, OD
201 Market St,
Potsdam, NY 13676-1218

Ph: (315) 265-7872

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Optometrist in Potsdam, NY

Empire Vision Centers
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 201 Market St, Potsdam Plaza, Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-7872    Fax: 315-265-6533
Watertown Eye Center
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12 Main St, Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-261-4287    Fax: 315-261-4319
Dr. Paul C O'donnell, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-3300    Fax: 315-261-6025
Dr James B Sullivan
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 59 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-7417    
Dr. Michael James Sullivan, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 59 Elm St, Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-7417    Fax: 315-265-7417

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