Dr Michael Thomas Bywater, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Highland, NY

Dr Michael Thomas Bywater, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Highland, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 216 Route 299, Suite 4, Highland, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 691-8890.

Dr Michael Thomas Bywater is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV4980) 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 1669441747.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Thomas Bywater, OD
216 Route 299, Suite 4,
Highland, NY 12528-7517
(845) 691-8890
(845) 834-3224

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Thomas Bywater
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location216 Route 299, Highland, New York
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 Thomas Bywater graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669441747
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678583051
  • Enrollment ID: I20060429000014

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Thomas Bywater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669441747NPI-NPPES
02745788MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV4980 (New York)Primary

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 Thomas Bywater 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 Thomas Bywater, OD
216 Route 299, Suite 4,
Highland, NY 12528-7517

Ph: (845) 691-8890
Dr Michael Thomas Bywater, OD
216 Route 299, Suite 4,
Highland, NY 12528-7517

Ph: (845) 691-8890

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Optometrist in Highland, NY


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