Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wilmington, NC

Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Atlantic Vision Center Od Pllc and his current practice location is 3910 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 799-0220.

Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 899) 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 1407803448.

Contact Information

Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr, OD
3910 Shipyard Blvd,
Wilmington, NC 28403-6151
(910) 799-0220
(910) 799-0478

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Nelson C Klaus Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience52 Years
Location3910 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, North Carolina
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 Nelson C Klaus Jr attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407803448
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729122775
  • Enrollment ID: I20100215000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407803448NPI-NPPES
09492OtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
2220221OtherNCUNITED HEALTH CARE
8909492MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 899 (North Carolina)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 899 (North Carolina)Secondary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 899 (North Carolina)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Atlantic Vision Center Od Pllc25678787962

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 Nelson C Klaus Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAtlantic Vision Center Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124614482
PECOS PAC ID: 2567878796
Enrollment ID: O20210312000222

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 Nelson C Klaus Jr 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 Nelson C Klaus Jr, OD
3910 Shipyard Blvd,
Wilmington, NC 28403-6151

Ph: (910) 799-0220
Dr Nelson C Klaus Jr, OD
3910 Shipyard Blvd,
Wilmington, NC 28403-6151

Ph: (910) 799-0220

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