Dr Irene D Combs, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Western Springs, IL

Dr Irene D Combs, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Western Springs, Illinois. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Combs Eyecare And Eyewear Ltd and her current practice location is 504 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 286-1100.

Dr Irene D Combs is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1700814530.

Contact Information

Dr Irene D Combs, OD
504 Hillgrove Ave,
Western Springs, IL 60558-1481
(708) 286-1100
(708) 286-1103

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Irene D Combs
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location504 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Irene D Combs attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700814530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890891881
  • Enrollment ID: I20070508000634

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Irene D Combs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700814530NPI-NPPES
01635462OtherILBC/BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Combs Eyecare And Eyewear Ltd95372655252

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 Irene D Combs allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameCombs Eyecare And Eyewear Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013049832
PECOS PAC ID: 9537265525
Enrollment ID: O20070508000624

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 Irene D Combs 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 Irene D Combs, OD
504 Hillgrove Ave,
Western Springs, IL 60558-1481

Ph: (708) 286-1100
Dr Irene D Combs, OD
504 Hillgrove Ave,
Western Springs, IL 60558-1481

Ph: (708) 286-1100

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