Dr John William Rathjens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Milford, CT

Dr John William Rathjens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Milford, Connecticut. He went to New England 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 Rathjens Vision Care Pc and his current practice location is 1201 Boston Post Rd, Suite 2063, Milford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 878-6574.

Dr John William Rathjens is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 2511) 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 1497861405.

Contact Information

Dr John William Rathjens, OD
1201 Boston Post Rd, Suite 2063,
Milford, CT 06460-2703
(203) 878-6574
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John William Rathjens
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford, Connecticut
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 William Rathjens attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497861405
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830417179
  • Enrollment ID: I20150416000872

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John William Rathjens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497861405NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2511 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rathjens Vision Care Pc89213262653

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 William Rathjens allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRathjens Vision Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467887893
PECOS PAC ID: 8921326265
Enrollment ID: O20150416000780

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 William Rathjens 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 William Rathjens, OD
639 Arrowhead Dr,
Orange, CT 06477-2306

Ph: (203) 795-0074
Dr John William Rathjens, OD
1201 Boston Post Rd, Suite 2063,
Milford, CT 06460-2703

Ph: (203) 878-6574

Reviews and Comments


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