Dr Gary Allen Passons, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Memphis, TN

Dr Gary Allen Passons, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Passons Eye Center, P.l.l.c. and his current practice location is 909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 683-1112.

Dr Gary Allen Passons is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD12831) 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 1689784985.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Allen Passons, MD
909 Ridgeway Loop Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120-4016
(901) 683-1112
(901) 683-1174

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Allen Passons
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
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:
  • Dr Gary Allen Passons attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689784985
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840274387
  • Enrollment ID: I20081104000699

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Allen Passons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689784985NPI-NPPES
30235061MedicaidTN
3023507MedicaidTN
4176670OtherTNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TENNESSEE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD12831 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Passons Eye Center, P.l.l.c.10524947884

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. Dr Gary Allen Passons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePassons Eye Center, P.l.l.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720264468
PECOS PAC ID: 1052494788
Enrollment ID: O20081119000403

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. Dr Gary Allen Passons 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
Dr Gary Allen Passons, MD
909 Ridgeway Loop Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120

Ph: (901) 683-1112
Dr Gary Allen Passons, MD
909 Ridgeway Loop Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120-4016

Ph: (901) 683-1112

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