Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Vestavia, AL

Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vestavia, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Solinsky Eyecare Llc and her current practice location is 2322 Hunters Cv, Vestavia, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 427-2631.

Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number SA15TA610) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1962617670.

Contact Information

Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton, OD
2322 Hunters Cv,
Vestavia, AL 35216-2416
(205) 427-2631
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ellen Ruffing Patton
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location2322 Hunters Cv, Vestavia, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962617670
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850566878
  • Enrollment ID: I20200527003084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962617670NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist SA15TA610 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Solinsky Eyecare Llc044614636915

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 Ellen Ruffing Patton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSolinsky Eyecare Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760451470
PECOS PAC ID: 0446146369
Enrollment ID: O20040226000302
Provider NameLoveland Eyecare Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952353989
PECOS PAC ID: 5193952927
Enrollment ID: O20131224000225

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 Ellen Ruffing Patton 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 Ellen Ruffing Patton, OD
2322 Hunters Cv,
Vestavia, AL 35216-2416

Ph: (205) 427-2631
Dr Ellen Ruffing Patton, OD
2322 Hunters Cv,
Vestavia, AL 35216-2416

Ph: (205) 427-2631

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