Luther Owen Ness, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Walla Walla, WA

Luther Owen Ness, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Walla Walla, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Valley Vision Clinic Ps and his current practice location is 22 W Main St, Walla Walla, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 529-2020.

Luther Owen Ness is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 1666X) 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 1720056112.

Contact Information

Luther Owen Ness, OD
22 W Main St,
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 529-2020
(509) 529-2115

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLuther Owen Ness
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location22 W Main St, Walla Walla, Washington
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:
  • Luther Owen Ness attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720056112
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476697137
  • Enrollment ID: I20100218000301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luther Owen Ness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720056112NPI-NPPES
0323400001OtherMC SUPPLY CIGNA DMERC REG
022886004OtherREGENCE OREGON
2009496MedicaidWA
NE6992OtherREGENCE WASHINGTON
410016583OtherTRAVELERS MEDICARE RETIRE
5752548OtherAETNA
8886644808OtherCOMM HEALTH PLAN OF WASH
98641OtherDEPT OF LABOR AND INDUSTR
T03124OtherVISION SERVICE PLAN
032340000OtherCIGNA
610605300OtherDEPT OF LABOR SEATTLE DFE
25765235OtherGROUP HEALTH
410016583OtherUPPR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1666X (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Vision Clinic Ps74168455087

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. Luther Owen Ness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameValley Vision Clinic Ps
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558320838
PECOS PAC ID: 7416845508
Enrollment ID: O20040309001359

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. Luther Owen Ness 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
Luther Owen Ness, OD
Po Box 1138,
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Ph: (509) 529-2020
Luther Owen Ness, OD
22 W Main St,
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Ph: (509) 529-2020

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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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