Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hastings, MN

Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hastings, Minnesota. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Rivertown Eye Care Pa and his current practice location is 1011 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 437-5469.

Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 1548) 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 1992728083.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher, OD
1011 N Frontage Rd,
Hastings, MN 55033-2662
(651) 437-5469
(651) 437-2910

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Michael Slapnicher
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience53 Years
Location1011 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, 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 Joseph Michael Slapnicher attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992728083
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446220917
  • Enrollment ID: I20120223000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992728083NPI-NPPES
611523300MedicaidMN
T40067OtherMNHEALTHPARTNERS
00979001OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
2202751OtherMNMEDICA
0357400001OtherMNAMINISTAR FEDERAL
0N565SLOtherMNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
410007491OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1548 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rivertown Eye Care Pa27694522343

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 Michael Slapnicher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRivertown Eye Care Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801819941
PECOS PAC ID: 2769452234
Enrollment ID: O20040730000622

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 Michael Slapnicher 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 Michael Slapnicher, OD
1011 N Frontage Rd,
Hastings, MN 55033-2662

Ph: (651) 437-5469
Dr Joseph Michael Slapnicher, OD
1011 N Frontage Rd,
Hastings, MN 55033-2662

Ph: (651) 437-5469

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Practice Location: 1011 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-437-5469    Fax: 651-437-2910

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