Dr Paul Fred Ives, OD - Medicare Optometrist in West Newton, PA

Dr Paul Fred Ives, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in West Newton, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania 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 Ives Eyecare Center Inc and his current practice location is 145 N Water St, West Newton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 872-5621.

Dr Paul Fred Ives is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG001122) 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 1922090323.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Fred Ives, OD
145 N Water St,
West Newton, PA 15089-1500
(724) 872-5621
(724) 872-6660

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Fred Ives
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location145 N Water St, West Newton, Pennsylvania
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 Fred Ives attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922090323
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355314857
  • Enrollment ID: I20040816000218

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Fred Ives such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922090323NPI-NPPES
001617760OtherPAHIGHMARK BCBS
1036189MedicaidPA
P00155884OtherPAPALMETTO GBA RR MEDICARE
0016651OtherPADORAL
3501749OtherPAAETNA
35419OtherPAHLTH ASSURANCE/HLTH AMER.
396038OtherPANVA
5620390OtherPACIGNA
PA96116OtherPAVISION BENEFITS OF AMER.
35415OtherPAADVANTRA
542145620OtherPAVISION SERVICE PLAN
5463570001OtherPADME REGIONAL CARRIER
201215OtherPAUPMC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG001122 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ives Eyecare Center Inc70129805923

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 Fred Ives allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameIves Eyecare Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073500724
PECOS PAC ID: 7012980592
Enrollment ID: O20040813000360

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 Fred Ives 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 Fred Ives, OD
145 N Water St,
West Newton, PA 15089-1500

Ph: (724) 872-5621
Dr Paul Fred Ives, OD
145 N Water St,
West Newton, PA 15089-1500

Ph: (724) 872-5621

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Optometrist in West Newton, PA

Ives Eyecare Center Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 145 N Water Street, West Newton, PA 15089
Phone: 724-872-5621    Fax: 724-872-6660

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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