Ronald James Piffl, OD, - Medicare Optometrist in Merrill, WI

Ronald James Piffl, OD, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Merrill, Wisconsin. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1993 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1007 E 1st St, Merrill, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 536-3250.

Ronald James Piffl is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 2560) 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 1699727438.

Contact Information

Ronald James Piffl, OD,
1007 E 1st St,
Merrill, WI 54452-2511
(715) 536-3250
(715) 722-0411

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRonald James Piffl
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location1007 E 1st St, Merrill, Wisconsin
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:
  • Ronald James Piffl attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699727438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668484320
  • Enrollment ID: I20060620000173

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ronald James Piffl such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699727438NPI-NPPES
38589400MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2560 (Wisconsin)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. Ronald James Piffl allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Ronald J. Piffl, Optometrist, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114220225
PECOS PAC ID: 1850570565
Enrollment ID: O20110127000427

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. Ronald James Piffl 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
Ronald James Piffl, OD,
205 W Bridge St,
Wausau, WI 54401-3000

Ph: (715) 848-2020
Ronald James Piffl, OD,
1007 E 1st St,
Merrill, WI 54452-2511

Ph: (715) 536-3250

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