Dr Joel Grant Orton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pulaski, TN

Dr Joel Grant Orton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pulaski, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Joel G. Orton and his current practice location is 1000 East College Street, Pulaski, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 363-6147.

Dr Joel Grant Orton is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 540) 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 1073696555.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Grant Orton, OD
1000 East College Street,
Pulaski, TN 38478-0595
(931) 363-6147
(931) 363-6155

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Grant Orton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience51 Years
Location1000 East College Street, Pulaski, Tennessee
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 Joel Grant Orton attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073696555
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456468040
  • Enrollment ID: I20111110000689

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Grant Orton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073696555NPI-NPPES
410049283OtherTNMEDICARE RAILROAD
3592610MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 540 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joel G. Orton06483998083

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 Joel Grant Orton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoel G. Orton
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902097058
PECOS PAC ID: 0648399808
Enrollment ID: O20110105001012

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 Joel Grant Orton 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 Joel Grant Orton, OD
Po Box 595,
Pulaski, TN 38478-0595

Ph: (931) 363-6147
Dr Joel Grant Orton, OD
1000 East College Street,
Pulaski, TN 38478-0595

Ph: (931) 363-6147

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