Gaia Hess, DO - Medicare Optometrist in Bloomington, IN

Gaia Hess, DO is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bloomington, Indiana. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Visionquest Eyecare Pc and her current practice location is 744 E 3rd St, Bloomington, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 985-8249.

Gaia Hess is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18004273A) 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 1861061939.

Contact Information

Gaia Hess, DO
744 E 3rd St,
Bloomington, IN 47405-3603
(317) 985-8249
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameGaia Hess
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location744 E 3rd St, Bloomington, Indiana
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:
  • Gaia Hess attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861061939
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2021
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082015201
  • Enrollment ID: I20210625000982

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gaia Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861061939NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18004273A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionquest Eyecare Pc75179513537

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. Gaia Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVisionquest Eyecare Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013015429
PECOS PAC ID: 7517951353
Enrollment ID: O20040413001602
Provider NameIndiana University
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497799787
PECOS PAC ID: 6002806957
Enrollment ID: O20040513001109

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. Gaia Hess 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
Gaia Hess, DO
3381 W Spruce Dr,
Bloomington, IN 47403-3205

Ph: (317) 985-8249
Gaia Hess, DO
744 E 3rd St,
Bloomington, IN 47405-3603

Ph: (317) 985-8249

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