Dr Jerry C Appold, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saginaw, MI

Dr Jerry C Appold, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saginaw, Michigan. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Nichols Optical Inc and his current practice location is 4900 Fashion Square Blvd, Sears Optical, Saginaw, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 799-1184.

Dr Jerry C Appold is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003161) 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 1629118351.

Contact Information

Dr Jerry C Appold, OD
4900 Fashion Square Blvd, Sears Optical,
Saginaw, MI 48604-2610
(989) 799-1184
(989) 791-1918

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jerry C Appold
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location4900 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw, Michigan
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 Jerry C Appold attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629118351
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032210166
  • Enrollment ID: I20120402000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jerry C Appold such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629118351NPI-NPPES
EMMI3161OtherEYEMED

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003161 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nichols Optical Inc24664479667

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 Jerry C Appold allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNichols Optical Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679558712
PECOS PAC ID: 2466447966
Enrollment ID: O20040415000386

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 Jerry C Appold 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 Jerry C Appold, OD
2165 5th St,
Bay City, MI 48708-6343

Ph: (989) 225-1965
Dr Jerry C Appold, OD
4900 Fashion Square Blvd, Sears Optical,
Saginaw, MI 48604-2610

Ph: (989) 799-1184

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