Dr James W Bedsole, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pell City, AL

Dr James W Bedsole, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pell City, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice James W. Bedsole , Inc. and his current practice location is 2020 Martin St S, Pell City, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 884-2020.

Dr James W Bedsole is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S404-TA-011) 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 1700879145.

Contact Information

Dr James W Bedsole, OD
2020 Martin St S,
Pell City, AL 35128-2326
(205) 884-2020
(205) 338-8840

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James W Bedsole
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location2020 Martin St S, Pell City, Alabama
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 W Bedsole attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700879145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355415464
  • Enrollment ID: I20080808000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James W Bedsole such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700879145NPI-NPPES
45072OtherALBLUECROSS PMD
000045072MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S404-TA-011 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James W. Bedsole , Inc.31736971822

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 W Bedsole allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJames W. Bedsole , Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710159728
PECOS PAC ID: 3173697182
Enrollment ID: O20080808000061

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 W Bedsole 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 W Bedsole, OD
1723 Cogswell Ave,
Pell City, AL 35125-1646

Ph: (205) 884-2020
Dr James W Bedsole, OD
2020 Martin St S,
Pell City, AL 35128-2326

Ph: (205) 884-2020

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