Dr Joshua Eric Nichols, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Somerset, KY

Dr Joshua Eric Nichols, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Somerset, Kentucky. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Health Specialists, Pllc, Eye Health Specialists Ii Pllc and his current practice location is 165 Parker's Mill Way, Somerset, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 677-0377.

Dr Joshua Eric Nichols is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1552DT) 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 1962440784.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Eric Nichols, OD
165 Parker's Mill Way,
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-0377
(606) 677-6542

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Eric Nichols
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location165 Parker's Mill Way, Somerset, Kentucky
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 Joshua Eric Nichols attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962440784
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163316498
  • Enrollment ID: I20060608000016

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Eric Nichols such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962440784NPI-NPPES
77000677MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1552DT (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Health Specialists, Pllc07492082392
Eye Health Specialists Ii Pllc52947473172

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 Joshua Eric Nichols allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Health Specialists, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285689166
PECOS PAC ID: 0749208239
Enrollment ID: O20051103000239
Provider NameEye Health Specialists Ii Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578502258
PECOS PAC ID: 5294747317
Enrollment ID: O20060607000265

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 Joshua Eric Nichols 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 Joshua Eric Nichols, OD
165 Parker's Mill Way,
Somerset, KY 42503

Ph: (606) 677-0377
Dr Joshua Eric Nichols, OD
165 Parker's Mill Way,
Somerset, KY 42503

Ph: (606) 677-0377

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