George Gero, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bismarck, ND

George Gero, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bismarck, North Dakota. His current practice location is 111 E Century Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 222-1420.

George Gero is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 367) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1255388294.

Contact Information

George Gero, OD
111 E Century Ave,
Bismarck, ND 58503-0412
(701) 222-1420
(701) 255-2414

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameGeorge Gero
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location111 E Century Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255388294
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921000233
  • Enrollment ID: I20080619000188

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Gero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255388294NPI-NPPES
60388MedicaidND
D001533OtherCHAMPUS TRICA RE
12147OtherELGIN BCBS MEDICARE
800367OtherND VISION BCBS
8883OtherBCBS MEDICARE
60388OtherND SOCIAL SERVICE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 367 (North Dakota)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. George Gero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Vision Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013012327
PECOS PAC ID: 7618936659
Enrollment ID: O20041006000613

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. George Gero 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
George Gero, OD
111 E Century Ave,
Bismarck, ND 58503-0412

Ph: (701) 222-1420
George Gero, OD
111 E Century Ave,
Bismarck, ND 58503-0412

Ph: (701) 222-1420

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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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