Dr Paul A Tachau, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Santa Fe, NM

Dr Paul A Tachau, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Accent On Vision, Santa Fe Llc and his current practice location is 1409 Luisa St, Suite D, Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 984-8989.

Dr Paul A Tachau is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 325) 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 1649384710.

Contact Information

Dr Paul A Tachau, OD
1409 Luisa St, Suite D,
Santa Fe, NM 87505-7002
(505) 984-8989
(505) 984-8892

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul A Tachau
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location1409 Luisa St, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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 Paul A Tachau attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649384710
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931195286
  • Enrollment ID: I20040423000468

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul A Tachau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649384710NPI-NPPES
00NM01P398OtherNMBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
201009817OtherNMPRESBYTERIAN
9921367OtherNMCIGNA
NM01P505OtherNMBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
201009816OtherNMPRESBYTERIAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 325 (New Mexico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Accent On Vision, Santa Fe Llc34765346864

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 Paul A Tachau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAccent On Vision, Santa Fe Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912061086
PECOS PAC ID: 3476534686
Enrollment ID: O20040525000821

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 Paul A Tachau 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 Paul A Tachau, OD
1409 Luisa St, Suite D,
Santa Fe, NM 87505-7002

Ph: (505) 984-8989
Dr Paul A Tachau, OD
1409 Luisa St, Suite D,
Santa Fe, NM 87505-7002

Ph: (505) 984-8989

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