Dr Rachel Margaret Foster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Nashville, IL

Dr Rachel Margaret Foster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Nashville, Illinois. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Avc Optometry Inc and her current practice location is 250 E Elm St, Nashville, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 327-3231.

Dr Rachel Margaret Foster is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-010560) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235493198.

Contact Information

Dr Rachel Margaret Foster, OD
250 E Elm St,
Nashville, IL 62263-1710
(618) 327-3231
(618) 327-8748

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rachel Margaret Foster
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location250 E Elm St, Nashville, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rachel Margaret Foster attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235493198
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2012
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921253444
  • Enrollment ID: I20130306000274

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rachel Margaret Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235493198NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-010560 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Avc Optometry Inc72143457355

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 Rachel Margaret Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAvc Optometry Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285214544
PECOS PAC ID: 7214345735
Enrollment ID: O20210422001845

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 Rachel Margaret Foster 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 Rachel Margaret Foster, OD
915 N Main St, Suite 1,
Columbia, IL 62236-1157

Ph: (618) 281-2400
Dr Rachel Margaret Foster, OD
250 E Elm St,
Nashville, IL 62263-1710

Ph: (618) 327-3231

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