John A Fischer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Duryea, PA

John A Fischer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Duryea, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice John Fischer Od Pc and his current practice location is 247 Main St, Duryea, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 457-9770.

John A Fischer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG00758) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1689719361.

Contact Information

John A Fischer, OD
247 Main St,
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-9770
(570) 451-6332

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn A Fischer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location247 Main St, Duryea, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John A Fischer attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689719361
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820166820
  • Enrollment ID: I20081003000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John A Fischer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689719361NPI-NPPES
15-01410308MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG00758 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Fischer Od Pc38708924412

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. John A Fischer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJohn Fischer Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356726566
PECOS PAC ID: 3870892441
Enrollment ID: O20160503001614

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. John A Fischer 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
John A Fischer, OD
247 Main St,
Duryea, PA 18642

Ph: (570) 457-9770
John A Fischer, OD
247 Main St,
Duryea, PA 18642

Ph: (570) 457-9770

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Optometrist in Duryea, PA

John Fischer, Od Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 247 Main St, Duryea, PA 18642
Phone: 570-457-5414    Fax: 570-451-6332
Dr. Jeanne Santilli Hall, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 247 Main St, Duryea, PA 18642
Phone: 570-457-9770    

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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