Dr Gary James Avallone, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ruston, LA

Dr Gary James Avallone, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ruston, Louisiana. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vision Associates Inc and his current practice location is 911 Tech Drive, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 251-9095.

Dr Gary James Avallone is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 927-032T) 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 1457300261.

Contact Information

Dr Gary James Avallone, OD
911 Tech Drive,
Ruston, LA 71270-0701
(318) 251-9095
(318) 251-1705

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary James Avallone
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location911 Tech Drive, 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 Gary James Avallone attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457300261
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274691381
  • Enrollment ID: I20081017000697

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary James Avallone such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457300261NPI-NPPES
1346870MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 927-032T (Louisiana)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 3151T (Texas)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Associates Inc95372276402

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 Gary James Avallone allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVision Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902933435
PECOS PAC ID: 9537227640
Enrollment ID: O20081017000710

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 Gary James Avallone 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 Gary James Avallone, OD
144 Fox Run,
West Monroe, LA 71291-8137

Ph: (318) 397-2041
Dr Gary James Avallone, OD
911 Tech Drive,
Ruston, LA 71270-0701

Ph: (318) 251-9095

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