Dr Mark Edward Allmaras, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Merrillville, IN

Dr Mark Edward Allmaras, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Indiana Eye Associates Pc and his current practice location is 2212 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 736-0093.

Dr Mark Edward Allmaras is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002117B) 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 1609842558.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Edward Allmaras, OD
2212 Southlake Mall,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6441
(219) 736-0093
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Edward Allmaras
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location2212 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, Indiana
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 Mark Edward Allmaras attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609842558
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204018724
  • Enrollment ID: I20110304000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Edward Allmaras such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609842558NPI-NPPES
IN2117OtherINEYEMED VISION CARE
55854OtherINDAVIS VISION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002117B (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Indiana Eye Associates Pc13553195839

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 Mark Edward Allmaras allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorthwest Indiana Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336115237
PECOS PAC ID: 1355319583
Enrollment ID: O20040924000081

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 Mark Edward Allmaras 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 Mark Edward Allmaras, OD
2212 Southlake Mall,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6441

Ph: (219) 736-0093
Dr Mark Edward Allmaras, OD
2212 Southlake Mall,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6441

Ph: (219) 736-0093

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