John R Esters, MD - Medicare Optometrist in Killeen, TX

John R Esters, MD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Killeen, Texas. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 202, Killeen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 519-2020.

John R Esters is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H5308) 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 1033390265.

Contact Information

John R Esters, MD
2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 202,
Killeen, TX 76549-4132
(254) 519-2020
(254) 519-3937

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn R Esters
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, Texas
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 R Esters attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033390265
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597749879
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615000735

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John R Esters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033390265NPI-NPPES
00K38EOtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
B66065OtherTXUPIN
91882OtherTXSCOTT & WHITE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist H5308 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rollins Brook Community HospitalLampasas, TXHospital

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 R Esters allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Institute, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629187232
PECOS PAC ID: 0749234888
Enrollment ID: O20050310000800

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 R Esters 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 R Esters, MD
2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 202,
Killeen, TX 76549-4132

Ph: (254) 519-2020
John R Esters, MD
2207 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 202,
Killeen, TX 76549-4132

Ph: (254) 519-2020

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