Dr Mary Beth Schanz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Norwalk, CT

Dr Mary Beth Schanz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Norwalk, Connecticut. She went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Scott M Spector and her current practice location is 488 Main Ave Ste 2, Norwalk, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 853-9000.

Dr Mary Beth Schanz is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 002422) 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 1518908052.

Contact Information

Dr Mary Beth Schanz, OD
488 Main Ave Ste 2,
Norwalk, CT 06851-1008
(203) 853-9000
(203) 853-1359

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mary Beth Schanz
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location488 Main Ave Ste 2, Norwalk, Connecticut
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 Mary Beth Schanz attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518908052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193913754
  • Enrollment ID: I20101223000048

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mary Beth Schanz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518908052NPI-NPPES
410048557OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
090002422CT01OtherCABLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 002422 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott M Spector17593773102

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 Mary Beth Schanz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameScott M Spector
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083820260
PECOS PAC ID: 1759377310
Enrollment ID: O20040421000569

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 Mary Beth Schanz 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 Mary Beth Schanz, OD
488 Main Ave Ste 2,
Norwalk, CT 06851-1008

Ph: (203) 853-9000
Dr Mary Beth Schanz, OD
488 Main Ave Ste 2,
Norwalk, CT 06851-1008

Ph: (203) 853-9000

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