Shane A Foster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Athens, OH

Shane A Foster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Athens, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Athens Eye Care Llc and his current practice location is 416 W Union St, Athens, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 594-2271.

Shane A Foster is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 5792) 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 1538322508.

Contact Information

Shane A Foster, OD
416 W Union St,
Athens, OH 45701-2328
(740) 594-2271
(740) 594-2270

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameShane A Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location416 W Union St, Athens, Ohio
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:
  • Shane A Foster attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538322508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/29/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779650379
  • Enrollment ID: I20080924000094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shane A Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538322508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5792 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Athens Eye Care Llc49816668804

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. Shane A Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAthens Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023068228
PECOS PAC ID: 4981666880
Enrollment ID: O20041102001204
Provider NameHocking Hills Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821615352
PECOS PAC ID: 2062837701
Enrollment ID: O20200729000930

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. Shane A Foster 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
Shane A Foster, OD
416 West Union Street,
Athens, OH 45701

Ph: (740) 594-2271
Shane A Foster, OD
416 W Union St,
Athens, OH 45701-2328

Ph: (740) 594-2271

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