Dr Joseph E Pittman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hinesville, GA

Dr Joseph E Pittman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hinesville, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 556 W Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 368-2020.

Dr Joseph E Pittman is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number OPT002043) 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 1386742773.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph E Pittman, OD
556 W Oglethorpe Hwy,
Hinesville, GA 31313-4489
(912) 368-2020
(912) 369-0060

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph E Pittman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location556 W Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, Georgia
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 Joseph E Pittman graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386742773
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840275970
  • Enrollment ID: I20040628000735

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph E Pittman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386742773NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT002043 (Georgia)Primary

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 Joseph E Pittman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph Pittman Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750564738
PECOS PAC ID: 9234114364
Enrollment ID: O20040622001068

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 Joseph E Pittman 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 Joseph E Pittman, OD
556 W Oglethorpe Hwy,
Hinesville, GA 31313-4489

Ph: (912) 368-2020
Dr Joseph E Pittman, OD
556 W Oglethorpe Hwy,
Hinesville, GA 31313-4489

Ph: (912) 368-2020

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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