Dr Candace E Lipshy, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Amarillo, TX

Dr Candace E Lipshy, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Amarillo, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 5311 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 359-3937.

Dr Candace E Lipshy is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3717TG) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1023096849.

Contact Information

Dr Candace E Lipshy, OD
5311 W 9th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79106-4161
(806) 359-3937
(806) 359-8124

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Candace E Lipshy
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location5311 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Candace E Lipshy attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023096849
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/31/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446374003
  • Enrollment ID: I20100902001034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Candace E Lipshy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023096849NPI-NPPES
410022972OtherTXTEXAS RAILROAD MEDICARE
20117426OtherTXTEXAS DPS
0192254MedicaidTX
3717TGOtherTXOPTOMETRIC LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3717TG (Texas)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3717TG (Texas)Secondary

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 Candace E Lipshy 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 Candace E Lipshy, OD
5311 W 9th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79106-4161

Ph: (806) 359-3937
Dr Candace E Lipshy, OD
5311 W 9th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79106-4161

Ph: (806) 359-3937

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