Dr William Ferdinand Metzger, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ft Wright, KY

Dr William Ferdinand Metzger, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ft Wright, Kentucky. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Triad Health Systems, Inc., William F. Metzger, Psc and his current practice location is 35 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 750-5642.

Dr William Ferdinand Metzger is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1221DT) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730255605.

Contact Information

Dr William Ferdinand Metzger, OD
35 Augusta Ave,
Ft Wright, KY 41011-3603
(859) 750-5642
(859) 331-1742

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William Ferdinand Metzger
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location35 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William Ferdinand Metzger attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730255605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971689381
  • Enrollment ID: I20110621000091

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Ferdinand Metzger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730255605NPI-NPPES
0847374MedicaidOH
77012219MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1221DT (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Triad Health Systems, Inc.408279869917
William F. Metzger, Psc79119238007

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 William Ferdinand Metzger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWilliam F. Metzger, Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174657993
PECOS PAC ID: 7911923800
Enrollment ID: O20051020000189
Provider NameJulie Metzger Od Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548301492
PECOS PAC ID: 5193744654
Enrollment ID: O20100629000847
Provider NameTriad Health Systems, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831311299
PECOS PAC ID: 4082798699
Enrollment ID: O20100806000077

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 William Ferdinand Metzger 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 William Ferdinand Metzger, OD
35 Augusta Ave,
Ft Wright, KY 41011-3603

Ph: (859) 750-5642
Dr William Ferdinand Metzger, OD
35 Augusta Ave,
Ft Wright, KY 41011-3603

Ph: (859) 750-5642

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Optometrist in Ft Wright, KY

William F. Metzger, Psc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 35 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, KY 41011
Phone: 859-750-5642    Fax: 859-331-1742
Metzger Optometry Ky Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 35 Augusta Ave, Ft Wright, KY 41011
Phone: 855-259-9183    

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