Dr James E Mckay, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Somerset, PA

Dr James E Mckay, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Somerset, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vittone Eye Surgical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 509 Georgian Pl, Somerset, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 443-9443.

Dr James E Mckay is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000827) 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 1912967001.

Contact Information

Dr James E Mckay, OD
509 Georgian Pl,
Somerset, PA 15501-1613
(814) 443-9443
(814) 443-9442

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James E Mckay
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location509 Georgian Pl, Somerset, Pennsylvania
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 James E Mckay attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912967001
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597771295
  • Enrollment ID: I20060306000216

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James E Mckay such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912967001NPI-NPPES
0017204630007MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG000827 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vittone Eye Surgical Associates Pc16586484645

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 James E Mckay allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVittone Eye Surgical Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295789725
PECOS PAC ID: 1658648464
Enrollment ID: O20170530000070

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 James E Mckay 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 James E Mckay, OD
509 Georgian Pl,
Somerset, PA 15501-1613

Ph: (814) 443-9443
Dr James E Mckay, OD
509 Georgian Pl,
Somerset, PA 15501-1613

Ph: (814) 443-9443

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