Dr Gene Sweetnam, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Burke, VA

Dr Gene Sweetnam, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Burke, Virginia. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5204a Rolling Rd, Burke Professional Center, Burke, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 425-2000.

Dr Gene Sweetnam is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000626) 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 1972560241.

Contact Information

Dr Gene Sweetnam, OD
5204a Rolling Rd, Burke Professional Center,
Burke, VA 22015-1605
(703) 425-2000
(703) 425-2003

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gene Sweetnam
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location5204a Rolling Rd, Burke, Virginia
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 Gene Sweetnam attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972560241
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991787053
  • Enrollment ID: I20040602001267

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gene Sweetnam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972560241NPI-NPPES
0618000626OtherVAVIRGINIA LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000626 (Virginia)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 Gene Sweetnam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGene Sweetnam, O.d., P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932281532
PECOS PAC ID: 5698777985
Enrollment ID: O20080821000141

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 Gene Sweetnam 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 Gene Sweetnam, OD
5204a Rolling Rd, Burke Professional Center,
Burke, VA 22015-1605

Ph: (703) 425-2000
Dr Gene Sweetnam, OD
5204a Rolling Rd, Burke Professional Center,
Burke, VA 22015-1605

Ph: (703) 425-2000

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