Dr Robert B Austin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Vergennes, VT

Dr Robert B Austin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vergennes, Vermont. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 27 Main St, Vergennes, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 877-2422.

Dr Robert B Austin is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 0300000292) 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 1659372696.

Contact Information

Dr Robert B Austin, OD
27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-1113
(802) 877-2422
(802) 877-1124

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert B Austin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location27 Main St, Vergennes, Vermont
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 Robert B Austin attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659372696
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840285078
  • Enrollment ID: I20070808000580

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert B Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659372696NPI-NPPES
000499771002OtherNYBLUE SHIELD OF NE NY
RA1824OtherNYUPSTATE NEW YORK MEDICARE
P00078950OtherNYRAILROAD MEDICARE
00059239OtherVTBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF VERMONT
01610168MedicaidNY
3002410OtherVTMVP
367OtherNYDAVIS VISION
42951OtherNYDAVIS VISION
1013521MedicaidVT
781269OtherNYMVP
9475823OtherVTCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0300000292 (Vermont)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 56-005641 (New York)Secondary

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 Robert B Austin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSpecialeyes Professional Eye Care Services, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790917102
PECOS PAC ID: 1456499813
Enrollment ID: O20091105000431

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 Robert B Austin 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 Robert B Austin, OD
P.o. Box 174, 27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-0174

Ph: (802) 877-2422
Dr Robert B Austin, OD
27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-1113

Ph: (802) 877-2422

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Vergennes, VT

Melvin W Simmons, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 27 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491
Phone: 802-877-2422    Fax: 802-877-1124
Peak View Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 27 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491
Phone: 802-877-2422    Fax: 802-877-1124

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