Dr Gary Paul Walker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Twin Falls, ID

Dr Gary Paul Walker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Twin Falls, Idaho. His current practice location is 568 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 733-1944.

Dr Gary Paul Walker is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number ODP-0539) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1033243647.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Paul Walker, OD
568 Falls Ave,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-3314
(208) 733-1944
(208) 734-4984

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Paul Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location568 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033243647
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567593759
  • Enrollment ID: I20100702000282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Paul Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033243647NPI-NPPES
002437600MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODP-0539 (Idaho)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 Gary Paul Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGary P Walker Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477657013
PECOS PAC ID: 9830220029
Enrollment ID: O20100702000272

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 Paul Walker 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 Paul Walker, OD
568 Falls Ave,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-3314

Ph: (208) 733-1944
Dr Gary Paul Walker, OD
568 Falls Ave,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-3314

Ph: (208) 733-1944

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