John L Sterling, OD - Medicare Optometrist in La Crosse, WI

John L Sterling, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His current practice location is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 782-7300.

John L Sterling is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 1440) 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 1992700355.

Contact Information

John L Sterling, OD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
(608) 782-7300
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn L Sterling
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992700355
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991836827
  • Enrollment ID: I20100622000015

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John L Sterling such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992700355NPI-NPPES
38561900MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1440 (Wisconsin)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. John L Sterling allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGundersen Clinic Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851343115
PECOS PAC ID: 9638082779
Enrollment ID: O20031106000139
Provider NameGundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376593442
PECOS PAC ID: 2163331414
Enrollment ID: O20130619000254

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 L Sterling 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 L Sterling, OD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
John L Sterling, OD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300

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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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