Travis Pickens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Southport, NC

Travis Pickens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Southport, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Wilmington Eye, P.a. and his current practice location is 5211 Eason St, Southport, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 454-0563.

Travis Pickens is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2098) 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 1053346783.

Contact Information

Travis Pickens, OD
5211 Eason St,
Southport, NC 28461-6901
(910) 454-0563
(910) 454-0567

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameTravis Pickens
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location5211 Eason St, Southport, North Carolina
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:
  • Travis Pickens graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053346783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446293658
  • Enrollment ID: I20080505000495

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Travis Pickens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053346783NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2098 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wilmington Eye, P.a.892103432325

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. Travis Pickens allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWilmington Eye, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831280205
PECOS PAC ID: 8921034323
Enrollment ID: O20050715000871

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. Travis Pickens 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
Travis Pickens, OD
1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28403-5345

Ph: (910) 763-3601
Travis Pickens, OD
5211 Eason St,
Southport, NC 28461-6901

Ph: (910) 454-0563

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