Dr Andrew E Sassaman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Decorah, IA

Dr Andrew E Sassaman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Decorah, Iowa. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Gundersen Clinic Ltd and his current practice location is 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 382-2639.

Dr Andrew E Sassaman is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 02177) 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 1881659001.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew E Sassaman, OD
1830 State Highway 9,
Decorah, IA 52101-7301
(563) 382-2639
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew E Sassaman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, Iowa
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 Andrew E Sassaman attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881659001
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759454713
  • Enrollment ID: I20130404000411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew E Sassaman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881659001NPI-NPPES
19525OtherIAGROUP BCBS
0212225MedicaidIA
19525OtherIAGROUP
22032OtherIABCBS
0195255MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 02177 (Iowa)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 3132 (Minnesota)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gundersen Clinic Ltd9638082779359

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 Andrew E Sassaman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGundersen Clinic Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851343115
PECOS PAC ID: 9638082779
Enrollment ID: O20040130000561

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 Andrew E Sassaman 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 Andrew E Sassaman, OD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
Dr Andrew E Sassaman, OD
1830 State Highway 9,
Decorah, IA 52101-7301

Ph: (563) 382-2639

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