Dr Auston Hood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northwood, OH

Dr Auston Hood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Northwood, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Findlay Optometry Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 2540 Woodville Rd, Northwood, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 693-0484.

Dr Auston Hood is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number OPT006952) 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 1740854389.

Contact Information

Dr Auston Hood, OD
2540 Woodville Rd,
Northwood, OH 43619-1444
(419) 693-0484
(419) 693-2042

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Auston Hood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location2540 Woodville Rd, Northwood, Ohio
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 Auston Hood attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740854389
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2021
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274932140
  • Enrollment ID: I20210525003318

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Auston Hood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740854389NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT006952 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Findlay Optometry Clinic Inc93351730126

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 Auston Hood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJohn T Archer & Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366571846
PECOS PAC ID: 9931193158
Enrollment ID: O20040412000810
Provider NameFindlay Optometry Clinic Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679694152
PECOS PAC ID: 9335173012
Enrollment ID: O20050922000042
Provider NameFostoria Eyecare Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619064177
PECOS PAC ID: 2264560754
Enrollment ID: O20100504000125

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 Auston Hood 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 Auston Hood, OD
2765 Fort Amanda Rd Ste 100,
Lima, OH 45805-4813

Ph: (419) 228-3937
Dr Auston Hood, OD
2540 Woodville Rd,
Northwood, OH 43619-1444

Ph: (419) 693-0484

Reviews and Comments


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