Michael L Nichols, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbia, MO

Michael L Nichols, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbia, Missouri. His current practice location is 500 Keene St, Suite 103, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 874-2030.

Michael L Nichols is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number T02342) 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 1356301352.

Contact Information

Michael L Nichols, OD
500 Keene St, Suite 103,
Columbia, MO 65201-8104
(573) 874-2030
(573) 449-0253

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael L Nichols
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location500 Keene St, Columbia, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356301352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002908050
  • Enrollment ID: I20111207000808

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael L Nichols such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356301352NPI-NPPES
0270770001OtherMONORIDIAN-DMERC
108175OtherMOBC/BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist T02342 (Missouri)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. Michael L Nichols allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameColumbia Eye Consultants Optometry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346396033
PECOS PAC ID: 2769574714
Enrollment ID: O20070822000541

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 L Nichols 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 L Nichols, OD
500 Keene St, Suite 103,
Columbia, MO 65201-8104

Ph: (573) 874-2030
Michael L Nichols, OD
500 Keene St, Suite 103,
Columbia, MO 65201-8104

Ph: (573) 874-2030

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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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