Dr John Scott Gentry, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Johnson City, TN

Dr John Scott Gentry, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Johnson City, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice The Reeves Eye Institute and his current practice location is 2328 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 506, Johnson City, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 722-1311.

Dr John Scott Gentry is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 827) 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 1871549691.

Contact Information

Dr John Scott Gentry, OD
2328 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 506,
Johnson City, TN 37604-2100
(423) 722-1311
(423) 926-0529

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Scott Gentry
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location2328 Knob Creek Rd, Johnson City, 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 John Scott Gentry attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871549691
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820066723
  • Enrollment ID: I20111212000363

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Scott Gentry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871549691NPI-NPPES
3596084OtherTNDMERC
48046OtherTNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 827 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Reeves Eye Institute71131854063

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 Scott Gentry allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThe Reeves Eye Institute
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306115423
PECOS PAC ID: 7113185406
Enrollment ID: O20120215000724

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 Scott Gentry 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 Scott Gentry, OD
2328 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 506,
Johnson City, TN 37604-2100

Ph: (423) 722-1311
Dr John Scott Gentry, OD
2328 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 506,
Johnson City, TN 37604-2100

Ph: (423) 722-1311

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