Dr Edward G Gilcrease, - Medicare Optometrist in Ruston, LA

Dr Edward G Gilcrease, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ruston, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1010 S Vienna St, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 255-9433.

Dr Edward G Gilcrease is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1398-528T) 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 1063557551.

Contact Information

Dr Edward G Gilcrease,
1010 S Vienna St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5832
(318) 255-9433
(318) 255-2425

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward G Gilcrease
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location1010 S Vienna St, Ruston, Louisiana
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 Edward G Gilcrease attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063557551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577528512
  • Enrollment ID: I20041201000417

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward G Gilcrease such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063557551NPI-NPPES
1475815MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1398-528T (Louisiana)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 Edward G Gilcrease allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Edward G Gilcrease Od Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154747780
PECOS PAC ID: 9931331824
Enrollment ID: O20140408000675

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 Edward G Gilcrease 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 Edward G Gilcrease,
1110 N 7th St,
West Monroe, LA 71291-4334

Ph: (318) 330-9070
Dr Edward G Gilcrease,
1010 S Vienna St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5832

Ph: (318) 255-9433

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