Stephen Louis Hand, OD - Medicare Optometrist in College Station, TX

Stephen Louis Hand, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in College Station, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2746 Longmire Dr Ste B, College Station, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (979) 693-3937.

Stephen Louis Hand is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3799T) 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 1831245703.

Contact Information

Stephen Louis Hand, OD
2746 Longmire Dr Ste B,
College Station, TX 77845-5424
(979) 693-3937
(979) 703-8895

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen Louis Hand
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location2746 Longmire Dr Ste B, College Station, Texas
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:
  • Stephen Louis Hand attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831245703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315095700
  • Enrollment ID: I20090422000635

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Louis Hand such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831245703NPI-NPPES
093302003MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3799T (Texas)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. Stephen Louis Hand allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameStephen L Hand O.d., P. A.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578701314
PECOS PAC ID: 7214085604
Enrollment ID: O20090422000643

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. Stephen Louis Hand 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
Stephen Louis Hand, OD
2746 Longmire Dr Ste B,
College Station, TX 77845-5424

Ph: (979) 693-3937
Stephen Louis Hand, OD
2746 Longmire Dr Ste B,
College Station, TX 77845-5424

Ph: (979) 693-3937

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