Dr Timothy D Nelson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Santa Maria, CA

Dr Timothy D Nelson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Santa Maria, California. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 614-7717.

Dr Timothy D Nelson is licensed to practice in California (license number 14880) 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 1518994235.

Contact Information

Dr Timothy D Nelson, OD
910 E Stowell Rd,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-7001
(805) 614-7717
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Timothy D Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, California
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 Timothy D Nelson attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518994235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446578066
  • Enrollment ID: I20150410002301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Timothy D Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518994235NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2252T (Oregon)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 14880 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation559771539114

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 Timothy D Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameElite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437117231
PECOS PAC ID: 5597715391
Enrollment ID: O20050128000937

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 Timothy D Nelson 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 Timothy D Nelson, OD
425 West Central Ave,
Lompoc, CA 93436

Ph: (805) 736-2020
Dr Timothy D Nelson, OD
910 E Stowell Rd,
Santa Maria, CA 93454-7001

Ph: (805) 614-7717

Reviews and Comments


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