Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Dupont, PA

Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Dupont, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ohora Eye Care Center Inc and his current practice location is 345 Main St, Dupont, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 602-9607.

Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000120) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1871507590.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio, OD
345 Main St,
Dupont, PA 18641-1448
(570) 602-9607
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas F Darbenzio
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location345 Main St, Dupont, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871507590
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/07/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870577554
  • Enrollment ID: I20040618000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871507590NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management OEG000120 (Pennsylvania)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 Nicholas F Darbenzio allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOhora Eye Care Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174534010
PECOS PAC ID: 9537132105
Enrollment ID: O20040813000178

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 Nicholas F Darbenzio 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 Nicholas F Darbenzio, OD
406 Penn Ave,
Dupont, PA 18641-2020

Ph: (570) 602-9607
Dr Nicholas F Darbenzio, OD
345 Main St,
Dupont, PA 18641-1448

Ph: (570) 602-9607

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Optometrist in Dupont, PA


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