Dr Robert Wade Branch, - Medicare Optometrist in Chapin, SC

Dr Robert Wade Branch, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chapin, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc and his current practice location is 506 Old Lexington Hwy, Suite A, Chapin, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 345-3170.

Dr Robert Wade Branch is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 609) 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 1154381101.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Wade Branch,
506 Old Lexington Hwy, Suite A,
Chapin, SC 29036-9823
(803) 345-3170
(803) 233-2882

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Wade Branch
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location506 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, South Carolina
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 Wade Branch attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154381101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476677741
  • Enrollment ID: I20111206000235

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Wade Branch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154381101NPI-NPPES
D06090MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 609 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc458799880251

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 Wade Branch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Sc Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679046569
PECOS PAC ID: 4587998802
Enrollment ID: O20190620000990

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 Wade Branch 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 Wade Branch,
Po Box 9, 506a Old Lexington Hwy,
Chapin, SC 29036-0009

Ph: (803) 345-3170
Dr Robert Wade Branch,
506 Old Lexington Hwy, Suite A,
Chapin, SC 29036-9823

Ph: (803) 345-3170

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Chapin, SC

Karen U Wint, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 227 Caro Ln, Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-932-7651    
Eye Care Center
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 506 Old Lexington Hwy, Suite A, Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-345-3170    Fax: 803-233-2882
Vital Eyes Llc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 223 Columbia Ave, Ste B, Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-930-0036    Fax: 833-722-0272
Amy Louise Kayekjian, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 223 Columbia Ave Ste B, Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-930-0036    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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