Lewis Apter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in St Petersburg, FL

Lewis Apter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in St Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, Pa and his current practice location is 6133 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 344-2806.

Lewis Apter is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0015616) 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 1649215369.

Contact Information

Lewis Apter, MD
6133 Central Ave,
St Petersburg, FL 33710-8529
(727) 344-2806
(727) 588-2447

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLewis Apter
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience56 Years
Location6133 Central Ave, St Petersburg, Florida
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:
  • Lewis Apter graduated from medical school in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649215369
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840383329
  • Enrollment ID: I20070830000051

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lewis Apter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649215369NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0015616 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, Pa509262907137

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. Lewis Apter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114925153
PECOS PAC ID: 5092629071
Enrollment ID: O20040507000828

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. Lewis Apter 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
Lewis Apter, MD
Po Box 2410,
Largo, FL 33779-2410

Ph: (727) 581-8706
Lewis Apter, MD
6133 Central Ave,
St Petersburg, FL 33710-8529

Ph: (727) 344-2806

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