Dr Charles Jerome Bell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tuskegee, AL

Dr Charles Jerome Bell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tuskegee, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 302 N Elm St, Tuskegee, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 727-6247.

Dr Charles Jerome Bell is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S546 - TA 112) 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 1891856043.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Jerome Bell, OD
302 N Elm St,
Tuskegee, AL 36083-1714
(334) 727-6247
(334) 725-1600

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Jerome Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location302 N Elm St, Tuskegee, 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 Charles Jerome Bell attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891856043
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416015128
  • Enrollment ID: I20150930002172

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Jerome Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891856043NPI-NPPES
0447500001OtherALCIGNA GOVERMENT SERVICES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S546 - TA 112 (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 Charles Jerome Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Charles J Bell And Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063572360
PECOS PAC ID: 2860415114
Enrollment ID: O20060112000519

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 Charles Jerome Bell 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 Charles Jerome Bell, OD
302 N Elm St,
Tuskegee, AL 36083-1714

Ph: (334) 727-6247
Dr Charles Jerome Bell, OD
302 N Elm St,
Tuskegee, AL 36083-1714

Ph: (334) 727-6247

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Optometrist in Tuskegee, AL

Dr Charles J Bell And Associates
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 302 N Elm St, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Phone: 334-727-6247    
Dr. Robert Boyd Lewis Iv, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2400 Hospital Road (115-s), Cavhcs Eye Clinic, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Phone: 334-727-0550    Fax: 334-724-6812
Jordan Daniel Rockwell, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2400 Hospital Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Phone: 343-724-0550    

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