Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Santa Monica, CA

Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1234 7th St Ste 2, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 395-5778.

Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi is licensed to practice in California (license number 14660) 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 1588004493.

Contact Information

Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi, OD
1234 7th St Ste 2,
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1614
(310) 395-5778
(310) 458-9754

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location1234 7th St Ste 2, Santa Monica, 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 Vipal Dinesh Gandhi graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588004493
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/25/2013
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355572116
  • Enrollment ID: I20140320002115

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588004493NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 14660 (California)Primary

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 Vipal Dinesh Gandhi allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTotal Vision Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356813711
PECOS PAC ID: 9234472242
Enrollment ID: O20190515000216
Provider NameVipal Gandhi Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639741788
PECOS PAC ID: 6901202027
Enrollment ID: O20210914003450

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 Vipal Dinesh Gandhi 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 Vipal Dinesh Gandhi, OD
1234 7th St Ste 2,
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1614

Ph: (310) 395-5778
Dr Vipal Dinesh Gandhi, OD
1234 7th St Ste 2,
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1614

Ph: (310) 395-5778

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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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