Dr Douglas T Shiro, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hilo, HI

Dr Douglas T Shiro, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hilo, Hawaii. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 31 East Lanikaula Street, Suite D, Hilo, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 961-0635.

Dr Douglas T Shiro is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number 152) 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 1699791533.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas T Shiro, OD
31 East Lanikaula Street, Suite D,
Hilo, HI 96720-4362
(808) 961-0635
(808) 961-0636

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas T Shiro
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location31 East Lanikaula Street, Hilo, Hawaii
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 Douglas T Shiro attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699791533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355366378
  • Enrollment ID: I20051010000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas T Shiro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699791533NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 152 (Hawaii)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 Douglas T Shiro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDouglas T Shiro Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962521955
PECOS PAC ID: 7012099211
Enrollment ID: O20080128000088

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 Douglas T Shiro 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 Douglas T Shiro, OD
31 East Lanikaula Street, Suite D,
Hilo, HI 96720-4362

Ph: (808) 961-0635
Dr Douglas T Shiro, OD
31 East Lanikaula Street, Suite D,
Hilo, HI 96720-4362

Ph: (808) 961-0635

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