Dr Fred Wallace, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bessemer, AL

Dr Fred Wallace, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1431 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 425-5182.

Dr Fred Wallace is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-517-TA-090) 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 1497850085.

Contact Information

Dr Fred Wallace, OD
1431 2nd Ave N,
Bessemer, AL 35020-5608
(205) 425-5182
(205) 426-5013

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Fred Wallace
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location1431 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, Alabama
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 Fred Wallace attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497850085
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294859674
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928000340

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fred Wallace such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497850085NPI-NPPES
051059719OtherALBLUE CROSS
000059719MedicaidAL
P00077951OtherALRAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-517-TA-090 (Alabama)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 Fred Wallace allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWallace Optometry Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245307032
PECOS PAC ID: 4688697998
Enrollment ID: O20060112000144

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 Fred Wallace 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 Fred Wallace, OD
1431 2nd Ave N,
Bessemer, AL 35020-5608

Ph: (205) 425-5182
Dr Fred Wallace, OD
1431 2nd Ave N,
Bessemer, AL 35020-5608

Ph: (205) 425-5182

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