Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pine City, MN

Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pine City, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eagan Eye Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 110 Evergreen Square, Pine City, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 629-7262.

Dr Rafe Garofalo is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2612) 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 1639102114.

Contact Information

Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD
110 Evergreen Square,
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-7262
(320) 627-7789

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rafe Garofalo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location110 Evergreen Square, Pine City, Minnesota
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 Rafe Garofalo attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639102114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901905777
  • Enrollment ID: I20070619000566

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafe Garofalo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639102114NPI-NPPES
790218200MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2612 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eagan Eye Clinic Llc034522074534

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 Rafe Garofalo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEagan Eye Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477732337
PECOS PAC ID: 0345220745
Enrollment ID: O20040726000300
Provider NameNortheast Eye Care Of Hugo
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437276763
PECOS PAC ID: 4284733056
Enrollment ID: O20070619000527
Provider NamePine Eye Associates, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851324313
PECOS PAC ID: 0143398321
Enrollment ID: O20081001000795

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 Rafe Garofalo 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 Rafe Garofalo, OD
110 Evergreen Square,
Pine City, MN 55063

Ph: (320) 629-7262
Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD
110 Evergreen Square,
Pine City, MN 55063

Ph: (320) 629-7262

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