Michael J Portz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Red Oak, IA

Michael J Portz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Red Oak, Iowa. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Michael J Portz Od Pc and his current practice location is 1409 N 2nd St, Red Oak, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 623-5551.

Michael J Portz is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 1753) 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 1568463065.

Contact Information

Michael J Portz, OD
1409 N 2nd St,
Red Oak, IA 51566-1043
(712) 623-5551
(712) 623-4745

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael J Portz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location1409 N 2nd St, Red Oak, Iowa
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:
  • Michael J Portz attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568463065
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002706488
  • Enrollment ID: I20100810000619

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Portz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568463065NPI-NPPES
0078618MedicaidIA
27984OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1753 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Michael J Portz Od Pc22643226272

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. Michael J Portz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMichael J Portz Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225041890
PECOS PAC ID: 2264322627
Enrollment ID: O20040318000810

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. Michael J Portz 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
Michael J Portz, OD
1409 N 2nd St, Po Box 463,
Red Oak, IA 51566-1043

Ph: (712) 623-5551
Michael J Portz, OD
1409 N 2nd St,
Red Oak, IA 51566-1043

Ph: (712) 623-5551

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