Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1975 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Illinois College Of Optometry and his current practice location is 3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 225-6200.

Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046006759) 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 1275526717.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr, OD
3241 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60616-3849
(312) 225-6200
(312) 949-7660

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph W Mccray Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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 W Mccray Jr attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275526717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224026109
  • Enrollment ID: I20040501000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275526717NPI-NPPES
046006759MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046006759 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Illinois College Of Optometry741685163965

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 W Mccray Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameIllinois College Of Optometry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285612390
PECOS PAC ID: 7416851639
Enrollment ID: O20031120000442
Provider NamePlano Optometrics Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710106299
PECOS PAC ID: 4789672650
Enrollment ID: O20040501000172

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 W Mccray Jr 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 W Mccray Jr, OD
3241 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60616-3849

Ph: (312) 949-7139
Dr Joseph W Mccray Jr, OD
3241 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60616-3849

Ph: (312) 225-6200

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