Gemma Alger, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bastrop, TX

Gemma Alger, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bastrop, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 488 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 303-2861.

Gemma Alger is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6057T) 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 1386751519.

Contact Information

Gemma Alger, OD
488 Highway 71 W,
Bastrop, TX 78602-3731
(512) 303-2861
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameGemma Alger
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location488 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, Texas
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:
  • Gemma Alger attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386751519
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/31/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759533896
  • Enrollment ID: I20121218000376

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gemma Alger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386751519NPI-NPPES
0020FDOtherTXBCBS PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6057T (Texas)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. Gemma Alger allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameGemma A Alger Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366710360
PECOS PAC ID: 2567614696
Enrollment ID: O20121218000267

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. Gemma Alger 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
Gemma Alger, OD
115 Sundance Pkwy # 120a,
Round Rock, TX 78681-7914

Ph: (512) 782-4244
Gemma Alger, OD
488 Highway 71 W,
Bastrop, TX 78602-3731

Ph: (512) 303-2861

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