John S Whorff, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Winnsboro, TX

John S Whorff, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Winnsboro, Texas. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 408 S Main St, Winnsboro, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 342-5799.

John S Whorff is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 05199TG) 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 1730150327.

Contact Information

John S Whorff, OD
408 S Main St,
Winnsboro, TX 75494-3226
(903) 342-5799
(903) 342-1409

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn S Whorff
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location408 S Main St, Winnsboro, 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 S Whorff attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730150327
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981748274
  • Enrollment ID: I20100224000953

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John S Whorff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730150327NPI-NPPES
127242902MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 05199TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc25674540859

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 S Whorff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEast Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427029024
PECOS PAC ID: 2567454085
Enrollment ID: O20040402000237

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 S Whorff 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 S Whorff, OD
408 S Main St,
Winnsboro, TX 75494-3226

Ph: (903) 342-5799
John S Whorff, OD
408 S Main St,
Winnsboro, TX 75494-3226

Ph: (903) 342-5799

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Optometrist in Winnsboro, TX

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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 408 S Main St, Winnsboro, TX 75494
Phone: 903-342-5799    Fax: 903-342-1409

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