Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Safford, AZ

Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Safford, Arizona. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Desert Family Vision Center Llc and his current practice location is 620 S Central Ave, Safford, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 428-0500.

Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 1769) 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 1215077177.

Contact Information

Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten, OD
620 S Central Ave,
Safford, AZ 85546-2647
(928) 428-0500
(928) 428-0563

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vincent Duane Van Houten
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location620 S Central Ave, Safford, Arizona
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 Vincent Duane Van Houten attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215077177
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143384982
  • Enrollment ID: I20101018000712

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215077177NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1769 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Desert Family Vision Center Llc80224954232

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 Vincent Duane Van Houten allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNationwide Optometry P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326472945
PECOS PAC ID: 6901033075
Enrollment ID: O20131217000251
Provider NameDesert Family Vision Center Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144354515
PECOS PAC ID: 8022495423
Enrollment ID: O20220524000427

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 Vincent Duane Van Houten 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 Vincent Duane Van Houten, OD
620 S Central Ave,
Safford, AZ 85546-2647

Ph: (928) 428-0500
Dr Vincent Duane Van Houten, OD
620 S Central Ave,
Safford, AZ 85546-2647

Ph: (928) 428-0500

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