Dr Teresa L Blackstone, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saratoga Springs, NY

Dr Teresa L Blackstone, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saratoga Springs, New York. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Saratoga Vitreo-retinal Ophthalmology Pllc and her current practice location is 414 Maple Ave Ste 200, Saratoga Springs, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 587-0772.

Dr Teresa L Blackstone is licensed to practice in New York (license number VUT004647) 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 1588736987.

Contact Information

Dr Teresa L Blackstone, OD
414 Maple Ave Ste 200,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-5533
(518) 587-0772
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Teresa L Blackstone
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location414 Maple Ave Ste 200, Saratoga Springs, New York
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 Teresa L Blackstone attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588736987
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557497740
  • Enrollment ID: I20100326000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Teresa L Blackstone such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588736987NPI-NPPES
01419649MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT004647 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Saratoga Vitreo-retinal Ophthalmology Pllc771907816112

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 Teresa L Blackstone allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSaratoga Vitreo-retinal Ophthalmology Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316055940
PECOS PAC ID: 7719078161
Enrollment ID: O20070814000531

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 Teresa L Blackstone 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 Teresa L Blackstone, OD
414 Maple Ave Ste 200,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-5533

Ph: (518) 587-0772
Dr Teresa L Blackstone, OD
414 Maple Ave Ste 200,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-5533

Ph: (518) 587-0772

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