Dr Therese M Farugia, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Webster, NY

Dr Therese M Farugia, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Webster, New York. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Strong Eye Care and her current practice location is 2000 Empire Blvd, Suite 110, Webster, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 671-0860.

Dr Therese M Farugia is licensed to practice in New York (license number 004399-1) 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 1245208412.

Contact Information

Dr Therese M Farugia, OD
2000 Empire Blvd, Suite 110,
Webster, NY 14580-1957
(585) 671-0860
(585) 671-8549

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Therese M Farugia
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location2000 Empire Blvd, Webster, 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 Therese M Farugia attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245208412
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/30/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466464656
  • Enrollment ID: I20110322000751

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Therese M Farugia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245208412NPI-NPPES
5802628OtherNYAETNA
PO185221590OtherNYBLUE CHOICE
101964CSOtherNYPREFERRED CARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4399 (New York)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 004399-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Strong Eye Care094119481531

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 Therese M Farugia allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameStrong Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760413447
PECOS PAC ID: 0941194815
Enrollment ID: O20040211000691

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 Therese M Farugia 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 Therese M Farugia, OD
2000 Empire Blvd, Suite 110,
Webster, NY 14580-1957

Ph: (585) 671-0860
Dr Therese M Farugia, OD
2000 Empire Blvd, Suite 110,
Webster, NY 14580-1957

Ph: (585) 671-0860

Reviews and Comments


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