Dr Curtis J Shaffer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hattiesburg, MS

Dr Curtis J Shaffer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 7148 U S Highway 98, Suite 201, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 271-2020.

Dr Curtis J Shaffer is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 695) 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 1679611446.

Contact Information

Dr Curtis J Shaffer, OD
7148 U S Highway 98, Suite 201,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8577
(601) 271-2020
(601) 264-2660

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Curtis J Shaffer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location7148 U S Highway 98, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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 Curtis J Shaffer attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679611446
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850313354
  • Enrollment ID: I20051227000663

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Curtis J Shaffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679611446NPI-NPPES
00880229MedicaidMS
09016268MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 695 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa5193706794489

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 Curtis J Shaffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHattiesburg Clinic Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740213446
PECOS PAC ID: 5193706794
Enrollment ID: O20040528000685

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 Curtis J Shaffer 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 Curtis J Shaffer, OD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 271-2020
Dr Curtis J Shaffer, OD
7148 U S Highway 98, Suite 201,
Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8577

Ph: (601) 271-2020

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