Dr Grant Vorster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Indio, CA

Dr Grant Vorster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Indio, California. He went to New England 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 Gilman And Vorster Optometry, Inc and his current practice location is 81833 Dr Carreon Blvd, Suite 5, Indio, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 863-2241.

Dr Grant Vorster is licensed to practice in California (license number 12440T) 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 1457432221.

Contact Information

Dr Grant Vorster, OD
81833 Dr Carreon Blvd, Suite 5,
Indio, CA 92201-0602
(760) 863-2241
(760) 863-1919

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Grant Vorster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location81833 Dr Carreon Blvd, Indio, California
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 Grant Vorster attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457432221
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901845536
  • Enrollment ID: I20050503000279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Grant Vorster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457432221NPI-NPPES
SD0124400MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 12440T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gilman And Vorster Optometry, Inc50927207972

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 Grant Vorster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGilman & Vorster Optometry, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447330477
PECOS PAC ID: 5092720797
Enrollment ID: O20060216000507

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 Grant Vorster 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 Grant Vorster, OD
81833 Dr Carreon Blvd, Suite 5,
Indio, CA 92201-0602

Ph: (760) 863-2241
Dr Grant Vorster, OD
81833 Dr Carreon Blvd, Suite 5,
Indio, CA 92201-0602

Ph: (760) 863-2241

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