Dr Steven J Towle, O D - Medicare Optometrist in Bismarck, ND

Dr Steven J Towle, O D is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bismarck, North Dakota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Clinic Of Nd and his current practice location is 620 N 9th St, Bismarck, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 255-4673.

Dr Steven J Towle is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 506) 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 1932197209.

Contact Information

Dr Steven J Towle, O D
620 N 9th St,
Bismarck, ND 58501-4112
(701) 255-4673
(701) 255-4934

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Steven J Towle
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location620 N 9th St, Bismarck, North Dakota
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 Steven J Towle attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932197209
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597977660
  • Enrollment ID: I20101019001595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven J Towle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932197209NPI-NPPES
60432MedicaidND
800506OtherNDBCBS VISION SERVICES
9202450MedicaidSD
9202450OtherSDSD MEDICAID
11138OtherNDBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 506 (North Dakota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Clinic Of Nd32745114236

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 Steven J Towle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Clinic Of Nd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497853717
PECOS PAC ID: 3274511423
Enrollment ID: O20041005001208

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 Steven J Towle 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 Steven J Towle, O D
620 N 9th St,
Bismarck, ND 58501-4112

Ph: (701) 255-4673
Dr Steven J Towle, O D
620 N 9th St,
Bismarck, ND 58501-4112

Ph: (701) 255-4673

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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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