Dr Gary Alan Cole, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Vancouver, WA

Dr Gary Alan Cole, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vancouver, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice East Vancouver Eye Clinic Ps and his current practice location is 6680 Ne 159th Ave., Suite #102, Vancouver, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 449-3937.

Dr Gary Alan Cole is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 3402TX) 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 1437231461.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Alan Cole, OD
6680 Ne 159th Ave., Suite #102,
Vancouver, WA 98682-3880
(360) 449-3937
(360) 449-3094

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Alan Cole
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location6680 Ne 159th Ave., Vancouver, Washington
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 Gary Alan Cole attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437231461
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719947290
  • Enrollment ID: I20041020000417

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Alan Cole such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437231461NPI-NPPES
2023828MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3402TX (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Vancouver Eye Clinic Ps70129775982

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 Gary Alan Cole allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEast Vancouver Eye Clinic Ps
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790907491
PECOS PAC ID: 7012977598
Enrollment ID: O20041019000449

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 Gary Alan Cole 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 Gary Alan Cole, OD
6680 Ne 159th Ave., Suite #102,
Vancouver, WA 98682-3880

Ph: (360) 449-3937
Dr Gary Alan Cole, OD
6680 Ne 159th Ave., Suite #102,
Vancouver, WA 98682-3880

Ph: (360) 449-3937

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