Michael Thomas Porter, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bennington, VT

Michael Thomas Porter, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bennington, Vermont. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Advanced Eyecare Pc and his current practice location is 322 Dewey St, Bennington, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 447-8700.

Michael Thomas Porter is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 030-0000250) 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 1043258262.

Contact Information

Michael Thomas Porter, OD
322 Dewey St,
Bennington, VT 05201-2225
(802) 447-8700
(802) 447-1500

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Thomas Porter
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location322 Dewey St, Bennington, Vermont
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 Thomas Porter attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043258262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880601566
  • Enrollment ID: I20060321000711

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Thomas Porter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043258262NPI-NPPES
59302OtherVTVTBS
01793535MedicaidNY
10001635OtherVTCDPHP
1003221MedicaidVT
000000024113OtherVTBMC
VT0007103OtherVTTRICARE
59117OtherVTMVP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 030-0000250 (Vermont)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Eyecare Pc10523015469

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 Thomas Porter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAdvanced Eyecare Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790739340
PECOS PAC ID: 1052301546
Enrollment ID: O20071130000355

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 Thomas Porter 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 Thomas Porter, OD
322 Dewey St,
Bennington, VT 05201-2225

Ph: (802) 447-8700
Michael Thomas Porter, OD
322 Dewey St,
Bennington, VT 05201-2225

Ph: (802) 447-8700

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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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