Elina Blaha, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Newport News, VA

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Elina Blaha, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Newport News, Virginia. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 12407 Jefferson Ave, Suite A, Newport News, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 988-8903.

Elina Blaha is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0601800141) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1770582108.

Contact Information

Elina Blaha, OD
12407 Jefferson Ave, Suite A,
Newport News, VA 23602-4311
(757) 988-8903
(757) 988-8903

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameElina Blaha
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location12407 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Elina Blaha attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770582108
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082782693
  • Enrollment ID: I20081009000556

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elina Blaha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770582108NPI-NPPES
44758OtherVAOPTIMAHEALTH
384117OtherVAANTHEM BC/BS
9232869MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 0601800141 (Virginia)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. Elina Blaha allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285816041
PECOS PAC ID: 6709954316
Enrollment ID: O20081009000571

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. Elina Blaha 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
Elina Blaha, OD
Po Box 14292,
Newport News, VA 23608-0006

Ph: (757) 988-8903		Elina Blaha, OD
12407 Jefferson Ave, Suite A,
Newport News, VA 23602-4311

Ph: (757) 988-8903

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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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