Joseph A Ledford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Murrells Inlet, SC

Joseph A Ledford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 640 Morse Ave Unit 11, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 357-8096.

Joseph A Ledford is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1665) 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 1497060859.

Contact Information

Joseph A Ledford, OD
640 Morse Ave Unit 11,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5116
(843) 357-8096
(843) 357-8099

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph A Ledford
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location640 Morse Ave Unit 11, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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:
  • Joseph A Ledford attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497060859
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305029604
  • Enrollment ID: I20190617001895

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph A Ledford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497060859NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1665 (South Carolina)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. Joseph A Ledford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSeaside Eye Associates South, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457986267
PECOS PAC ID: 1153751995
Enrollment ID: O20200420001120

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. Joseph A Ledford 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
Joseph A Ledford, OD
Po Box 4137,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-2686

Ph: (843) 357-8096
Joseph A Ledford, OD
640 Morse Ave Unit 11,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5116

Ph: (843) 357-8096

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