Mr Carter H Gussler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Ashland, KY

Mr Carter H Gussler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Ashland, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tri-state Ophthalmology Associates Psc and his current practice location is 2841 Lexington Ave, Ashland, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 324-2451.

Mr Carter H Gussler is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 32854) 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 1215905393.

Contact Information

Mr Carter H Gussler, MD
2841 Lexington Ave,
Ashland, KY 41101-3009
(606) 324-2451
(606) 324-7123

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Carter H Gussler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location2841 Lexington Ave, Ashland, Kentucky
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:
  • Mr Carter H Gussler attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215905393
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173543402
  • Enrollment ID: I20051201000782

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Carter H Gussler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215905393NPI-NPPES
2115839MedicaidOH
180035618OtherKYMEDICARE RAILROAD
64328545MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 32854 (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tri-state Ophthalmology Associates Psc99311571795

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. Mr Carter H Gussler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTri-state Ophthalmology Associates Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245261833
PECOS PAC ID: 9931157179
Enrollment ID: O20050105000134

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. Mr Carter H Gussler 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
Mr Carter H Gussler, MD
2841 Lexington Ave,
Ashland, KY 41101-3009

Ph: (606) 324-2451
Mr Carter H Gussler, MD
2841 Lexington Ave,
Ashland, KY 41101-3009

Ph: (606) 324-2451

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