Joshua Elam, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sherman, TX

Joshua Elam, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sherman, Texas. His current practice location is 4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 868-2020.

Joshua Elam is licensed to practice in Oklahoma (license number 11090TG) 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 1548000409.

Contact Information

Joshua Elam, OD
4180 Town Ctr,
Sherman, TX 75092-2567
(903) 868-2020
(903) 813-1426

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoshua Elam
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548000409
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/29/2024
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587108196
  • Enrollment ID: I20240705002968

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua Elam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548000409NPI-NPPES
1164642138MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 11090TG (Oklahoma)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. Joshua Elam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePatterson Optical, P.a
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164642138
PECOS PAC ID: 2668456989
Enrollment ID: O20040615000933

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. Joshua Elam 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
Joshua Elam, OD
4180 Town Ctr,
Sherman, TX 75092-2567

Ph: (214) 412-5788
Joshua Elam, OD
4180 Town Ctr,
Sherman, TX 75092-2567

Ph: (903) 868-2020

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Optometrist in Sherman, TX

Patterson Optical, P.a.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, TX 75092
Phone: 903-868-2020    Fax: 903-813-1426
Dr. Ashley Marie Zinser, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, TX 75092
Phone: 903-868-2020    Fax: 903-813-1426
Dr. Jerome E Gundersheimer, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 E Taylor St, Ste. 210, Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-868-1135    Fax: 903-891-0181
Dallas Optometric Center Of Dr. D. Gary Thomas And Associates
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 401 E Hwy 82, Ste A, Sherman, TX 75092
Phone: 903-891-9764    
Karim Sayani, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4001 N Hwy 75 Suite 300, Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-209-4180    
Dr. Jeffrey B. Harris, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1625 N Highway 75, Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-892-3282    
Brian Edward Drobny, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, TX 75092
Phone: 903-868-2020    Fax: 903-813-1426

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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