Dr Richard W Gallerani, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Feeding Hills, MA

Dr Richard W Gallerani, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Agawam Eye Associates Inc and his current practice location is 656 Springfield St, Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 789-2106.

Dr Richard W Gallerani is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3134) 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 1699753624.

Contact Information

Dr Richard W Gallerani, OD
656 Springfield St,
Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2130
(413) 789-2106
(413) 786-6918

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard W Gallerani
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location656 Springfield St, Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
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 W Gallerani attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699753624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486718442
  • Enrollment ID: I20090205000611

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard W Gallerani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699753624NPI-NPPES
12525OtherMAHEALTH NEW ENGLAND
0352683MedicaidMA
782584OtherMACONNECTICARE
W16103OtherMABLUECROSS/BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3134 (Massachusetts)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 1082 (Connecticut)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3134 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Agawam Eye Associates Inc25675263952

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 W Gallerani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAgawam Eye Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609031046
PECOS PAC ID: 2567526395
Enrollment ID: O20090122000706

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 W Gallerani 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 W Gallerani, OD
656 Springfield St,
Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2130

Ph: (413) 789-2106
Dr Richard W Gallerani, OD
656 Springfield St,
Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2130

Ph: (413) 789-2106

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Optometrist in Feeding Hills, MA

Agawam Eye Associates, Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 656 Springfield St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Phone: 413-789-2106    
Dr. Julianne R. Gallerani, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 656 Springfield St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Phone: 413-789-2106    Fax: 413-786-6918

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