Dr George D Bertherman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Providence, RI

Dr George D Bertherman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice George D Bertherman,o.d., Inc. and his current practice location is 1466 Broad St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 941-6221.

Dr George D Bertherman is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number ODTG00481) 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 1629074141.

Contact Information

Dr George D Bertherman, OD
1466 Broad St,
Providence, RI 02905-2836
(401) 941-6221
(401) 941-6227

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George D Bertherman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location1466 Broad St, Providence, Rhode Island
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 George D Bertherman attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629074141
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294834271
  • Enrollment ID: I20070618000142

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George D Bertherman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629074141NPI-NPPES
GB25798MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODTG00481 (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
George D Bertherman,o.d., Inc.13554418584

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 George D Bertherman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGeorge D Bertherman,o.d., Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316072143
PECOS PAC ID: 1355441858
Enrollment ID: O20070712000837

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 George D Bertherman 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 George D Bertherman, OD
1466 Broad St,
Providence, RI 02905-2836

Ph: (401) 941-6221
Dr George D Bertherman, OD
1466 Broad St,
Providence, RI 02905-2836

Ph: (401) 941-6221

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