Dr Anthony Riley Austin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northport, AL

Dr Anthony Riley Austin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Northport, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5710 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 333-7859.

Dr Anthony Riley Austin is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S960TA520) 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 1598867137.

Contact Information

Dr Anthony Riley Austin, OD
5710 Mcfarland Blvd,
Northport, AL 35476-3539
(205) 333-7859
(205) 333-7869

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Anthony Riley Austin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location5710 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport, Alabama
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 Anthony Riley Austin attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598867137
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729275771
  • Enrollment ID: I20101203000295

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Anthony Riley Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598867137NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S960TA520 (Alabama)Primary

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 Anthony Riley Austin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorthport Vision Center Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811383722
PECOS PAC ID: 8628382314
Enrollment ID: O20150810001345

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 Anthony Riley Austin 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 Anthony Riley Austin, OD
8204 Lake Sherwood Cir,
Northport, AL 35473-8425

Ph: () -
Dr Anthony Riley Austin, OD
5710 Mcfarland Blvd,
Northport, AL 35476-3539

Ph: (205) 333-7859

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