Dr John Max Gutfleisch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waseca, MN

Dr John Max Gutfleisch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waseca, Minnesota. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Drs Akre And Clark Ltd and his current practice location is 1111 2nd St Ne, Waseca, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 835-2020.

Dr John Max Gutfleisch is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 1592) 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 1437206679.

Contact Information

Dr John Max Gutfleisch, OD
1111 2nd St Ne,
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2020
(507) 833-7677

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Max Gutfleisch
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location1111 2nd St Ne, Waseca, Minnesota
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 John Max Gutfleisch attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437206679
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456495860
  • Enrollment ID: I20100224000119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Max Gutfleisch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437206679NPI-NPPES
988271009766OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
37095WAOtherMNBCBS OF MINNESOTA
114346OtherMNSOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLI
423223200MedicaidMN
22-12339OtherMNMEDICA
83364OtherMNMAYO HEALTH PLAN
HP29935OtherMNHEALTH PARTNERS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1592 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Drs Akre And Clark Ltd56987627145

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 John Max Gutfleisch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDrs Akre & Clark Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326031287
PECOS PAC ID: 5698762714
Enrollment ID: O20040429000409

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 John Max Gutfleisch 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 John Max Gutfleisch, OD
1111 2nd St Ne, Po Box 464,
Waseca, MN 56093

Ph: (507) 835-2020
Dr John Max Gutfleisch, OD
1111 2nd St Ne,
Waseca, MN 56093

Ph: (507) 835-2020

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 2nd St Ne, Waseca, MN 56093
Phone: 507-835-2020    

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