Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hampton, VA

Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hampton, Virginia. His current practice location is 4700 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 825-1849.

Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618001947) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1801100813.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas, OD
4700 Kilgore Ave,
Hampton, VA 23666-2057
(757) 825-1849
(757) 827-3261

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Andrew Nicholas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location4700 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801100813
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800052192
  • Enrollment ID: I20120801000920

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801100813NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618001947 (Virginia)Primary

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 Richard Andrew Nicholas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEdgewater Eyecare Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033470935
PECOS PAC ID: 1355507641
Enrollment ID: O20120801000498

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 Richard Andrew Nicholas 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 Richard Andrew Nicholas, OD
4700 Kilgore Ave,
Hampton, VA 23666-2057

Ph: (757) 825-1849
Dr Richard Andrew Nicholas, OD
4700 Kilgore Ave,
Hampton, VA 23666-2057

Ph: (757) 825-1849

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Optometrist in Hampton, VA

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Phone: 757-850-1640    Fax: 757-850-1642
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Phone: 757-838-4500    
Dr. John S. Lowitz, O.D.
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Practice Location: 1610-c Aberdeen Rd, Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757-838-3465    Fax: 757-827-4791
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Phone: 757-850-1640    

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