Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Loogootee, IN

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Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Loogootee, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 403 Walker St, Loogootee, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (260) 969-1400.

Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002795) 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 1326047820.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez, OD
403 Walker St,
Loogootee, IN 47553-1424
(260) 969-1400
(260) 673-5875

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Manuel Alvarez
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location403 Walker St, Loogootee, 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 Michael Manuel Alvarez attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326047820
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648232496
  • Enrollment ID: I20041104000659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326047820NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002795 (Indiana)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 Manuel Alvarez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLoogootee Eye Center, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225621071
PECOS PAC ID: 7416366216
Enrollment ID: O20210507000477

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 Manuel Alvarez 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 Manuel Alvarez, OD
403 Walker St,
Loogootee, IN 47553-1424

Ph: (260) 415-0267		Dr Michael Manuel Alvarez, OD
403 Walker St,
Loogootee, IN 47553-1424

Ph: (260) 969-1400

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Optometrist in Loogootee, IN

Loogootee Eye Center Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 109 W Main St, Loogootee, IN 47553
Phone: 260-415-0267    Fax: 260-673-5875
Rick D Bauer, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 109 W Main St, Loogootee, IN 47553
Phone: 812-295-3163    Fax: 812-295-2356

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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