Dr Rupert C Chowins, OD - Medicare Optometrist in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr Rupert C Chowins, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in San Luis Obispo, California. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Bream Optometry, Inc. and his current practice location is 3855 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 545-8100.

Dr Rupert C Chowins is licensed to practice in California (license number 8693T) 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 1750368304.

Contact Information

Dr Rupert C Chowins, OD
3855 Broad Street,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 545-8100
(805) 548-8785

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rupert C Chowins
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location3855 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, California
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 Rupert C Chowins attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750368304
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496658015
  • Enrollment ID: I20051220000638

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rupert C Chowins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750368304NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 8693T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bream Optometry, Inc.43850735688

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 Rupert C Chowins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSan Luis Obispo Eye Associates, A Medical Group Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366409898
PECOS PAC ID: 3173567518
Enrollment ID: O20050615001137
Provider NameAli Od And Patel Od Poc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801020755
PECOS PAC ID: 1355496829
Enrollment ID: O20090904000317
Provider NameWells And Hile Od An Optometric Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336616481
PECOS PAC ID: 9537404983
Enrollment ID: O20181213001050
Provider NameBream Optometry, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427410406
PECOS PAC ID: 4385073568
Enrollment ID: O20200409001778

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 Rupert C Chowins 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 Rupert C Chowins, OD
Po Box 5357,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-5357

Ph: (805) 545-8100
Dr Rupert C Chowins, OD
3855 Broad Street,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 545-8100

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