Dr George Walter Hertneky, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Brush, CO

Dr George Walter Hertneky, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Brush, Colorado. 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. His current practice location is 212 Cameron St, Brush, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 842-5166.

Dr George Walter Hertneky is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number OPT1893) 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 1053301861.

Contact Information

Dr George Walter Hertneky, OD
212 Cameron St,
Brush, CO 80723-2015
(970) 842-5166
(970) 842-5167

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George Walter Hertneky
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location212 Cameron St, Brush, Colorado
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 Walter Hertneky attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053301861
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981639986
  • Enrollment ID: I20050928000979

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Walter Hertneky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053301861NPI-NPPES
8018939MedicaidCO
HE40983OtherCOANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT1893 (Colorado)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 George Walter Hertneky allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGeorge W Hertneky Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003026477
PECOS PAC ID: 4183745953
Enrollment ID: O20101129000106

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 Walter Hertneky 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 Walter Hertneky, OD
212 Cameron St,
Brush, CO 80723-2015

Ph: (970) 842-5166
Dr George Walter Hertneky, OD
212 Cameron St,
Brush, CO 80723-2015

Ph: (970) 842-5166

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Optometrist in Brush, CO

George W. Hertneky, O.d., P.c.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 212 Cameron St, Brush, CO 80723
Phone: 970-842-5166    Fax: 970-842-5167

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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