Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Nutley, NJ

Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Nutley, New Jersey. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 420 Centre St, Nutley, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 667-0331.

Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 270A00467800) 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 1679556146.

Contact Information

Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr, OD
420 Centre St,
Nutley, NJ 07110-1635
(973) 667-0331
(973) 667-9673

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Walter John Shurminsky Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location420 Centre St, Nutley, New Jersey
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 Walter John Shurminsky Jr attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679556146
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274571500
  • Enrollment ID: I20050425000061

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679556146NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 270A00467800 (New Jersey)Primary

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 Walter John Shurminsky Jr 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 Walter John Shurminsky Jr, OD
18 Fawn Hill Dr,
Mahwah, NJ 07430-2829

Ph: (201) 934-7317
Dr Walter John Shurminsky Jr, OD
420 Centre St,
Nutley, NJ 07110-1635

Ph: (973) 667-0331

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