Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Whiting, IN

Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Whiting, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1703 Calumet Ave, Suite B, Whiting, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 659-1105.

Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18003645A) 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 1639483936.

Contact Information

Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez, OD
1703 Calumet Ave, Suite B,
Whiting, IN 46394-1414
(219) 659-1105
(219) 659-4855

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Efren Alejandro Gomez
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location1703 Calumet Ave, Whiting, Indiana
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 Efren Alejandro Gomez graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639483936
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2010
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052503786
  • Enrollment ID: I20101013000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639483936NPI-NPPES
201012650MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18003645A (Indiana)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 Efren Alejandro Gomez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEfren Gomez Od An Indiana Professional Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639604804
PECOS PAC ID: 7012288574
Enrollment ID: O20170710002809

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 Efren Alejandro Gomez 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 Efren Alejandro Gomez, OD
1703 Calumet Ave, Suite B,
Whiting, IN 46394-1414

Ph: (219) 659-1105
Dr Efren Alejandro Gomez, OD
1703 Calumet Ave, Suite B,
Whiting, IN 46394-1414

Ph: (219) 659-1105

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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