Dr Joe A Vargas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ukiah, CA

Dr Joe A Vargas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ukiah, California. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Joe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 789 S Dora St, Ukiah, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (707) 462-8363.

Dr Joe A Vargas is licensed to practice in California (license number 10744T) 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 1407910375.

Contact Information

Dr Joe A Vargas, OD
789 S Dora St,
Ukiah, CA 95482-5335
(707) 462-8363
(707) 462-8366

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joe A Vargas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location789 S Dora St, Ukiah, California
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 Joe A Vargas attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407910375
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698963163
  • Enrollment ID: I20101228000432

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joe A Vargas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407910375NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 10744T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation25676500392

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 Joe A Vargas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841592052
PECOS PAC ID: 2567650039
Enrollment ID: O20101228000311

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 Joe A Vargas 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 Joe A Vargas, OD
789 S Dora St,
Ukiah, CA 95482-5335

Ph: (707) 462-8363
Dr Joe A Vargas, OD
789 S Dora St,
Ukiah, CA 95482-5335

Ph: (707) 462-8363

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