Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Overland Optical, Inc. and her current practice location is 2533 Woodson Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 423-3874.

Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2005019940) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1962488924.

Contact Information

Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz, OD
2533 Woodson Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63114-5436
(314) 423-3874
(314) 423-2872

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Sara Ellen Schmitz
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location2533 Woodson Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962488924
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032136296
  • Enrollment ID: I20051027000069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962488924NPI-NPPES
11488946OtherCAQH
2005019940OtherMOMISSOURI LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2005019940 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Overland Optical, Inc.42846168143

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 Sara Ellen Schmitz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOverland Optical, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457377848
PECOS PAC ID: 4284616814
Enrollment ID: O20040607000222

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 Sara Ellen Schmitz 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 Sara Ellen Schmitz, OD
2533 Woodson Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63114-5436

Ph: (314) 423-3874
Dr Sara Ellen Schmitz, OD
2533 Woodson Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63114-5436

Ph: (314) 423-3874

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