Dr Richard Gene Eddington, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO

Dr Richard Gene Eddington, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 6130 Barnes Rd Ste 128, Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 550-4234.

Dr Richard Gene Eddington is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 2786) 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 1538131792.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Gene Eddington, OD
6130 Barnes Rd Ste 128,
Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2601
(719) 550-4234
(719) 570-6055

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Gene Eddington
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location6130 Barnes Rd Ste 128, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 Richard Gene Eddington attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538131792
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/04/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042496986
  • Enrollment ID: I20110511000044

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Gene Eddington such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538131792NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9236 (California)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2786 (Colorado)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 Gene Eddington allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSowash Optometry Group Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336172055
PECOS PAC ID: 9830195858
Enrollment ID: O20061016000359
Provider NameEddington Eyecare, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295024545
PECOS PAC ID: 3779769609
Enrollment ID: O20110511000027

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 Gene Eddington 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 Gene Eddington, OD
6130 Barnes Rd Ste 128,
Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2601

Ph: (719) 550-4234
Dr Richard Gene Eddington, OD
6130 Barnes Rd Ste 128,
Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2601

Ph: (719) 550-4234

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