William R Burks, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Margate, FL

William R Burks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Margate, Florida. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmology Consultants Pa and his current practice location is 5800 Colonial Drive, Suite #100, Margate, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 977-8770.

William R Burks is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0054844) 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 1356318190.

Contact Information

William R Burks, MD
5800 Colonial Drive, Suite #100,
Margate, FL 33063-5682
(954) 977-8770
(954) 977-8774

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam R Burks
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location5800 Colonial Drive, Margate, 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:
  • William R Burks attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356318190
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355429374
  • Enrollment ID: I20080618000322

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William R Burks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356318190NPI-NPPES
0645900700MedicaidFL
064590700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0054844 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmology Consultants Pa33756144644

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. William R Burks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmology Consultants Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114199205
PECOS PAC ID: 3375614464
Enrollment ID: O20080617000580

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. William R Burks 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
William R Burks, MD
5800 Colonial Drive, Suite #100,
Margate, FL 33063-5682

Ph: (954) 977-8770
William R Burks, MD
5800 Colonial Drive, Suite #100,
Margate, FL 33063-5682

Ph: (954) 977-8770

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Margate, FL

Dr. Jose Poliak, M.D.,P.A.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5800 Colonial Dr, Suite 306, Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-979-8770    Fax: 954-969-9097
Dr. G. Winston Stubbs, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 550 Nw 79th Ave, Bldg 55 Apt 207, Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 215-248-2660    Fax: 215-248-5336
Dr. Jeffrey N Weiss, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5800 Colonial Dr #300, Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-975-0044    Fax: 954-975-0338
Raymond Gailitis, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5800 Colonial Drive, Suite #100, Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-977-8770    Fax: 954-977-8774
Dr. Tobe Lynn Rubin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5800 Colonial Dr, Margate, FL 33063
Phone: 954-977-8770    Fax: 954-977-8774
Dr. Lowell Jay Sherris, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7886 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33065
Phone: 954-752-6465    Fax: 954-752-6591

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