Dr Eric Lee Helwig, OD - Medicare Optometrist in La Fayette, GA

Dr Eric Lee Helwig, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in La Fayette, Georgia. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1581 N Main St, La Fayette, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 638-0880.

Dr Eric Lee Helwig is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 2171) 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 1467557520.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Lee Helwig, OD
1581 N Main St,
La Fayette, GA 30728-6436
(706) 638-0880
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Lee Helwig
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location1581 N Main St, La Fayette, Georgia
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 Eric Lee Helwig attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467557520
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002915238
  • Enrollment ID: I20070628000215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Lee Helwig such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467557520NPI-NPPES
52165522OtherGABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
246921792AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2171 (Georgia)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 Eric Lee Helwig allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEric L Helwig Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003902859
PECOS PAC ID: 7911006135
Enrollment ID: O20070628000208

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 Eric Lee Helwig 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 Eric Lee Helwig, OD
1581 N Main St,
La Fayette, GA 30728-6436

Ph: (706) 638-0880
Dr Eric Lee Helwig, OD
1581 N Main St,
La Fayette, GA 30728-6436

Ph: (706) 638-0880

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Optometrist in La Fayette, GA

Eric L Helwig Od Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1581 N Main St, La Fayette, GA 30728
Phone: 706-638-0880    Fax: 706-638-0481
Dr. Ernest Lee Bowling, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2625 N Highway 27, La Fayette, GA 30728
Phone: 256-295-2632    

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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