Dr Michael J Nelson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fpo, AA

Dr Michael J Nelson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fpo, Armed Forces Americas. His current practice location is 670 Boulevard De France, Fpo, Armed Forces Americas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 228-2867.

Dr Michael J Nelson is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 9490TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1124504006.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Nelson, OD
670 Boulevard De France,
Fpo, AA 29909
(843) 228-2867
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location670 Boulevard De France, Fpo, Armed Forces Americas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124504006
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2018
  • Last Update Date: 10/30/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911383591
  • Enrollment ID: I20221005001367

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124504006NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9490TG (Texas)Primary

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 Michael J Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBeaufort Eye Center P A
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639398472
PECOS PAC ID: 1052407640
Enrollment ID: O20071011000712

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 Michael J Nelson 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 Michael J Nelson, OD
670 Boulevard De France, Mcrd Parris Island, Sc,
Fpo, AA 29902

Ph: (843) 228-2867
Dr Michael J Nelson, OD
670 Boulevard De France,
Fpo, AA 29909

Ph: (843) 228-2867

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