Paul B Freeman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Paul B Freeman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation" provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 420 E North Ave, Suite 116, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 359-6301.

Paul B Freeman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG000609) 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 1043288178.

Contact Information

Paul B Freeman, OD
420 E North Ave, Suite 116,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4746
(412) 359-6301
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul B Freeman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location420 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Paul B Freeman attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043288178
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032177506
  • Enrollment ID: I20101108000126

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul B Freeman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043288178NPI-NPPES
001466751MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation OEG000609 (Pennsylvania)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. Paul B Freeman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFreeman & Eger Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578602876
PECOS PAC ID: 5890685788
Enrollment ID: O20040505000817

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. Paul B Freeman 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
Paul B Freeman, OD
420 E North Ave, Suite 116,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4746

Ph: (412) 359-6301
Paul B Freeman, OD
420 E North Ave, Suite 116,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4746

Ph: (412) 359-6301

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