Dr George R Rix, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Savoy, IL

Dr George R Rix, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Savoy, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Chittick Family Eye Care Ltd and his current practice location is 8 Dunlap Ct, Savoy, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 343-7542.

Dr George R Rix is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046.010788) 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 1629485735.

Contact Information

Dr George R Rix, OD
8 Dunlap Ct,
Savoy, IL 61874-9501
(815) 343-7542
(217) 239-0093

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George R Rix
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience10 Years
Location8 Dunlap Ct, Savoy, Illinois
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 R Rix attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629485735
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618232430
  • Enrollment ID: I20180529001850

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George R Rix such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629485735NPI-NPPES
046.010788OtherILSTATE LICENSCE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046.010788 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chittick Family Eye Care Ltd862805999512

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 R Rix allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameChittick Family Eye Care Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336246552
PECOS PAC ID: 8628059995
Enrollment ID: O20040525000487

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 R Rix 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 R Rix, OD
8 Dunlap Ct,
Savoy, IL 61874-9501

Ph: (815) 343-7542
Dr George R Rix, OD
8 Dunlap Ct,
Savoy, IL 61874-9501

Ph: (815) 343-7542

Reviews and Comments


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