Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gonzales, LA

Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gonzales, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Williamson Eye Center and his current practice location is 2308 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 644-7525.

Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 773206T) 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 1437155793.

Contact Information

Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii, OD
2308 S Burnside Ave,
Gonzales, LA 70737-4643
(225) 644-7525
(225) 647-3710

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edwin Frank Adams Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience48 Years
Location2308 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, Louisiana
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 Edwin Frank Adams Iii attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437155793
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577557586
  • Enrollment ID: I20040413000488

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437155793NPI-NPPES
1196819MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 773206T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Williamson Eye Center933513119217

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 Edwin Frank Adams Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWilliamson Eye Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699812909
PECOS PAC ID: 9335131192
Enrollment ID: O20040401000144

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 Edwin Frank Adams Iii 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 Edwin Frank Adams Iii, OD
2308 S Burnside Ave,
Gonzales, LA 70737-4643

Ph: (225) 644-7525
Dr Edwin Frank Adams Iii, OD
2308 S Burnside Ave,
Gonzales, LA 70737-4643

Ph: (225) 644-7525

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