Dr Paul Tan, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Flushing, NY

Dr Paul Tan, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Flushing, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Swift Optometry Care Pc and his current practice location is 14467 26th Ave, 1st Fl, Flushing, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (917) 215-0782.

Dr Paul Tan is licensed to practice in New York (license number 56 007878) 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 1003179433.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Tan, OD
14467 26th Ave, 1st Fl,
Flushing, NY 11354-1326
(917) 215-0782
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Tan
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location14467 26th Ave, Flushing, 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 Paul Tan attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003179433
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507173002
  • Enrollment ID: I20150916001136

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Tan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003179433NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 56 007878 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Swift Optometry Care Pc97393216708

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 Tan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAj Vision Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801164702
PECOS PAC ID: 5799942843
Enrollment ID: O20120201000787
Provider NameSwift Optometry Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063753887
PECOS PAC ID: 9739321670
Enrollment ID: O20130806000524

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 Tan 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 Tan, OD
14467 26th Ave, 1st Fl,
Flushing, NY 11354-1326

Ph: (917) 215-0782
Dr Paul Tan, OD
14467 26th Ave, 1st Fl,
Flushing, NY 11354-1326

Ph: (917) 215-0782

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