Dr Richard J Wiscount, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Allentown, PA

Dr Richard J Wiscount, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5940 Hamilton Blvd, Suite C, Allentown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 481-9200.

Dr Richard J Wiscount is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG-000496) 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 1134128952.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Wiscount, OD
5940 Hamilton Blvd, Suite C,
Allentown, PA 18106-9648
(610) 481-9200
(610) 481-0289

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Wiscount
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location5940 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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 J Wiscount attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134128952
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597863365
  • Enrollment ID: I20070604000137

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Wiscount such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134128952NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG-000496 (Pennsylvania)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 J Wiscount allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShepherd Hills Eye Care Center Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023348067
PECOS PAC ID: 1759510605
Enrollment ID: O20140219000098

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 J Wiscount 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 J Wiscount, OD
5940 Hamilton Blvd, Suite C,
Allentown, PA 18106-9648

Ph: (610) 481-9200
Dr Richard J Wiscount, OD
5940 Hamilton Blvd, Suite C,
Allentown, PA 18106-9648

Ph: (610) 481-9200

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