Dr Edward Henry Fries, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Decatur, TX

Dr Edward Henry Fries, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Decatur, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 303 S Washburn St, Decatur, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (940) 627-2020.

Dr Edward Henry Fries is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5685TG) 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 1013029198.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Henry Fries, OD
303 S Washburn St,
Decatur, TX 76234-1633
(940) 627-2020
(940) 627-1144

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Henry Fries
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location303 S Washburn St, Decatur, 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 Edward Henry Fries attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013029198
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466410907
  • Enrollment ID: I20041230000271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Henry Fries such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013029198NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5685TG (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 Edward Henry Fries allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEdward Henry Fries
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831378561
PECOS PAC ID: 2466410998
Enrollment ID: O20140306000044

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 Edward Henry Fries 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 Edward Henry Fries, OD
303 S Washburn St,
Decatur, TX 76234-1633

Ph: (940) 627-2020
Dr Edward Henry Fries, OD
303 S Washburn St,
Decatur, TX 76234-1633

Ph: (940) 627-2020

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