Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Puyallup, WA

Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Puyallup, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 16502 Meridian E, Puyallup, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 686-2770.

Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 3056TX) 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 1336204213.

Contact Information

Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham, OD
16502 Meridian E,
Puyallup, WA 98375-2515
(253) 686-2770
(253) 446-1762

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Nathan Wendell Gorham
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location16502 Meridian E, Puyallup, 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:
  • Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336204213
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658524947
  • Enrollment ID: I20130117000449

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336204213NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3056TX (Washington)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. Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Vision Center Of Tacoma
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326236100
PECOS PAC ID: 5395998686
Enrollment ID: O20130117000440

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. Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham 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
Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham, OD
6411 87th St E,
Puyallup, WA 98371-6214

Ph: (253) 686-2770
Dr Nathan Wendell Gorham, OD
16502 Meridian E,
Puyallup, WA 98375-2515

Ph: (253) 686-2770

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