Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Stamford, CT

Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Stamford, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 100 Greyrock Pl, Stamford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 348-3665.

Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number CT2279) 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 1063555316.

Contact Information

Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen, OD
100 Greyrock Pl,
Stamford, CT 06901-3118
(203) 348-3665
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Fredric Ivan Smilen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location100 Greyrock Pl, Stamford, Connecticut
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 Fredric Ivan Smilen graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063555316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557402252
  • Enrollment ID: I20100104000010

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063555316NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist CT2279 (Connecticut)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist T-005145-1 (New York)Secondary

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 Fredric Ivan Smilen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFredric I. Smilen O.d., P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336458868
PECOS PAC ID: 4981883808
Enrollment ID: O20110125000566

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 Fredric Ivan Smilen 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 Fredric Ivan Smilen, OD
5 Timber Ln,
Monroe, CT 06468-2641

Ph: () -
Dr Fredric Ivan Smilen, OD
100 Greyrock Pl,
Stamford, CT 06901-3118

Ph: (203) 348-3665

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