Dr Richard Wu, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ridgewood, NY

Dr Richard Wu, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ridgewood, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 6710 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (646) 481-8579.

Dr Richard Wu is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV007861) 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 1851654321.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Wu, OD
6710 Fresh Pond Rd,
Ridgewood, NY 11385-4545
(646) 481-8579
(646) 862-9528

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Wu
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location6710 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, New York
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 Wu attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851654321
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426291444
  • Enrollment ID: I20130823000433

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Wu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851654321NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV007861 (New York)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 Wu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSightrite Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336562644
PECOS PAC ID: 0749404382
Enrollment ID: O20140620001642
Provider NameRichard Wu, Optometrist, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659990562
PECOS PAC ID: 6305260779
Enrollment ID: O20200717000978

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 Wu 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 Wu, OD
17221 83rd Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11432-2103

Ph: (917) 886-1556
Dr Richard Wu, OD
6710 Fresh Pond Rd,
Ridgewood, NY 11385-4545

Ph: (646) 481-8579

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