Dr James Joseph Geraets, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Janesville, WI

Dr James Joseph Geraets, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Janesville, Wisconsin. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2704 N Pontiac Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 758-2020.

Dr James Joseph Geraets is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 1803) 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 1497735864.

Contact Information

Dr James Joseph Geraets, OD
2704 N Pontiac Dr,
Janesville, WI 53545-0343
(608) 758-2020
(608) 755-7604

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Joseph Geraets
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location2704 N Pontiac Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin
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 Joseph Geraets attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497735864
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537372156
  • Enrollment ID: I20111209000773

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Joseph Geraets such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497735864NPI-NPPES
38520300MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1803 (Wisconsin)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 James Joseph Geraets allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGeraets Vision Center, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508042730
PECOS PAC ID: 8628281243
Enrollment ID: O20111209000736

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 Joseph Geraets 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 Joseph Geraets, OD
1009 Thornecrest Dr,
Janesville, WI 53546-1789

Ph: (608) 756-9314
Dr James Joseph Geraets, OD
2704 N Pontiac Dr,
Janesville, WI 53545-0343

Ph: (608) 758-2020

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