Marvin Walker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Spruce Pine, NC

Marvin Walker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Appalachian Eye Associates,od,pa and his current practice location is 54 Hill St, Spruce Pine, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 765-2020.

Marvin Walker is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1129) 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 1811008451.

Contact Information

Marvin Walker, OD
54 Hill St,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8923
(828) 765-2020
(828) 765-2451

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMarvin Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location54 Hill St, Spruce Pine, North 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:
  • Marvin Walker attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811008451
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062546104
  • Enrollment ID: I20110427000503

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Marvin Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811008451NPI-NPPES
2270853OtherNCUNITED HEALTH CARE
8909946MedicaidNC
09946OtherNCBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
246416COtherNCRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1129 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Eye Associates,od,pa44867885282

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. Marvin Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAppalachian Eye Associates,od,pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538241518
PECOS PAC ID: 4486788528
Enrollment ID: O20100811000886

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. Marvin Walker 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
Marvin Walker, OD
54 Hill St,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8923

Ph: (828) 765-2020
Marvin Walker, OD
54 Hill St,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8923

Ph: (828) 765-2020

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 54 Hill St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Phone: 828-765-2020    Fax: 828-765-2451

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