Dr Stephen K Near, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint Louis, MI

Dr Stephen K Near, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint Louis, Michigan. He went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice James H Seals Peter B Tacia And Tad J Bartz Od Pc and his current practice location is 235 N Mill St, Saint Louis, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 681-2684.

Dr Stephen K Near is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003250) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811087745.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen K Near, OD
235 N Mill St,
Saint Louis, MI 48880-1524
(989) 681-2684
(989) 681-4223

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen K Near
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location235 N Mill St, Saint Louis, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Stephen K Near attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811087745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022124007
  • Enrollment ID: I20101214000472

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen K Near such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811087745NPI-NPPES
3048509MedicaidMI
OB9651109902OtherMIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003250 (Michigan)Primary
332H00000XEyewear Supplier 4901003250 (Michigan)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James H Seals Peter B Tacia And Tad J Bartz Od Pc52948541059

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 Stephen K Near allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJames H Seals Peter B Tacia & Tad J Bartz Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740345701
PECOS PAC ID: 5294854105
Enrollment ID: O20110112000326

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 Stephen K Near 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 Stephen K Near, OD
235 N Mill St,
Saint Louis, MI 48880-1524

Ph: (989) 681-2684
Dr Stephen K Near, OD
235 N Mill St,
Saint Louis, MI 48880-1524

Ph: (989) 681-2684

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Optometrist in Saint Louis, MI


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