Dr Edward Mekel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Havertown, PA

Dr Edward Mekel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Richard L Jahnle Md Pc and his current practice location is 2010 West Chester Pike, Wellness Center; Suite 310, Havertown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 446-2260.

Dr Edward Mekel is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000829) 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 1154326940.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Mekel, OD
2010 West Chester Pike, Wellness Center; Suite 310,
Havertown, PA 19083-2737
(610) 446-2260
(610) 446-3360

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Mekel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location2010 West Chester Pike, Havertown, Pennsylvania
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 Mekel attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154326940
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385776509
  • Enrollment ID: I20100722000888

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Mekel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154326940NPI-NPPES
410039514OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000829 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard L Jahnle Md Pc02444928826

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 Mekel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRichard L Jahnle Md Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689949067
PECOS PAC ID: 0244492882
Enrollment ID: O20120427000316

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 Mekel 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 Mekel, OD
2010 West Chester Pike, Wellness Center; Suite 310,
Havertown, PA 19083-2737

Ph: (610) 446-2260
Dr Edward Mekel, OD
2010 West Chester Pike, Wellness Center; Suite 310,
Havertown, PA 19083-2737

Ph: (610) 446-2260

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