Dr Margaret Angela Shirk, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elverson, PA

Dr Margaret Angela Shirk, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elverson, Pennsylvania. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 2514 Ridge Rd, Elverson, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 913-0126.

Dr Margaret Angela Shirk is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG001294) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1730133414.

Contact Information

Dr Margaret Angela Shirk, OD
2514 Ridge Rd,
Elverson, PA 19520-9017
(610) 913-0126
(610) 913-2020

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Margaret Angela Shirk
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2514 Ridge Rd, Elverson, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Margaret Angela Shirk attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730133414
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597651216
  • Enrollment ID: I20040227000384

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Margaret Angela Shirk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730133414NPI-NPPES
001458505OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD ID
3802451OtherPAAETNA HMO PROVIDER NUMBER
2143489000OtherPAINDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
7686519OtherPAAETNA PPO PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG001294 (Pennsylvania)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OEG001294 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics OEG001294 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy OEG001294 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision OEG001294 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

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 Margaret Angela Shirk allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMargaret A. Shirk O.d. & Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730359837
PECOS PAC ID: 7911050885
Enrollment ID: O20090727000074

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 Margaret Angela Shirk 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 Margaret Angela Shirk, OD
2514 Ridge Rd,
Elverson, PA 19520-9017

Ph: (610) 913-0126
Dr Margaret Angela Shirk, OD
2514 Ridge Rd,
Elverson, PA 19520-9017

Ph: (610) 913-0126

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Optometrist in Elverson, PA

Trinity Vision Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2514 Ridge Rd, Elverson, PA 19520
Phone: 610-913-0126    Fax: 610-913-0139
Dr. Kelly L Rizzo, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Crossings Blvd, Elverson, PA 19520
Phone: 610-913-2018    Fax: 610-913-2020

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