Richard E Sorkin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in St Petersburg, FL

Richard E Sorkin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in St Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5100 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 321-1101.

Richard E Sorkin is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC3176) 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 1902939010.

Contact Information

Richard E Sorkin, OD
5100 Central Ave,
St Petersburg, FL 33707-1833
(727) 321-1101
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard E Sorkin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location5100 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida
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:
  • Richard E Sorkin graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902939010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971638370
  • Enrollment ID: I20100323000769

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard E Sorkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902939010NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC3176 (Florida)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. Richard E Sorkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRichard E Sorkin Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275700080
PECOS PAC ID: 7618103805
Enrollment ID: O20131118000758

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. Richard E Sorkin 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
Richard E Sorkin, OD
5100 Central Ave,
St Petersburg, FL 33707-1833

Ph: (727) 321-1101
Richard E Sorkin, OD
5100 Central Ave,
St Petersburg, FL 33707-1833

Ph: (727) 321-1101

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