Dr Eric M Ferris, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gainesville, GA

Dr Eric M Ferris, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gainesville, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Total Vision Eye Care Group Llc and his current practice location is 705 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 100, Gainesville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 532-9639.

Dr Eric M Ferris is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number OPT002325) 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 1013129352.

Contact Information

Dr Eric M Ferris, OD
705 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 100,
Gainesville, GA 30501-3867
(770) 532-9639
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric M Ferris
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location705 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, Georgia
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 Eric M Ferris graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013129352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618034646
  • Enrollment ID: I20200603002306

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric M Ferris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013129352NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT002325 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Marys Medical CenterGrand junction, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Total Vision Eye Care Group Llc216331585420

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 Eric M Ferris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTotal Vision Eye Care Group Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316109481
PECOS PAC ID: 2163315854
Enrollment ID: O20040205001077

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 Eric M Ferris 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 Eric M Ferris, OD
705 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 100,
Gainesville, GA 30501-3867

Ph: (770) 532-9639
Dr Eric M Ferris, OD
705 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 100,
Gainesville, GA 30501-3867

Ph: (770) 532-9639

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