Dr Joel J Ackerman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Phoenix, AZ

Dr Joel J Ackerman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Nuvision Centers , Pllc and his current practice location is 14001 N 7th St, #b-103, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 993-3400.

Dr Joel J Ackerman is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number #5) 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 1457337560.

Contact Information

Dr Joel J Ackerman, OD
14001 N 7th St, #b-103,
Phoenix, AZ 85022-4382
(602) 993-3400
(602) 993-3428

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel J Ackerman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location14001 N 7th St, Phoenix, Arizona
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 J Ackerman attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457337560
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921065830
  • Enrollment ID: I20041215000225

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel J Ackerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457337560NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist #5 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nuvision Centers , Pllc49819682866

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 J Ackerman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNuvision Centers , Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861982027
PECOS PAC ID: 4981968286
Enrollment ID: O20180515001025

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 J Ackerman 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 J Ackerman, OD
14001 N 7th St, #b-103,
Phoenix, AZ 85022-4382

Ph: (602) 993-3400
Dr Joel J Ackerman, OD
14001 N 7th St, #b-103,
Phoenix, AZ 85022-4382

Ph: (602) 993-3400

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