Dr Herbert L Schurgin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Melrose, MA

Dr Herbert L Schurgin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Melrose, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1963 and has 61 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 511 Main St, Melrose, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 662-9229.

Dr Herbert L Schurgin is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 2123) 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 1497933121.

Contact Information

Dr Herbert L Schurgin, OD
511 Main St,
Melrose, MA 02176-3834
(781) 662-9229
(781) 662-1568

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Herbert L Schurgin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience61 Years
Location511 Main St, Melrose, Massachusetts
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 Herbert L Schurgin attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1963
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497933121
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/05/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/13/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971689779
  • Enrollment ID: I20080319000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Herbert L Schurgin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497933121NPI-NPPES
0396303MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2123 (Massachusetts)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 Herbert L Schurgin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHerbert L Schurgin Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184782948
PECOS PAC ID: 3173692035
Enrollment ID: O20080519000067

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 Herbert L Schurgin 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 Herbert L Schurgin, OD
511 Main St,
Melrose, MA 02176-3834

Ph: (781) 662-9229
Dr Herbert L Schurgin, OD
511 Main St,
Melrose, MA 02176-3834

Ph: (781) 662-9229

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