Dr James A Begun, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Hoover, AL

Dr James A Begun, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hoover, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc and his current practice location is 1598 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 979-2020.

Dr James A Begun is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number R-143-TA-617) 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 1265407563.

Contact Information

Dr James A Begun, OD
1598 Montgomery Hwy,
Hoover, AL 35216-4525
(205) 979-2020
(205) 978-6487

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James A Begun
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience54 Years
Location1598 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama
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 James A Begun graduated from medical school in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265407563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840234563
  • Enrollment ID: I20050614000723

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James A Begun such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265407563NPI-NPPES
R-143-TA-617OtherALAL BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist R-143-TA-617 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc084055987833

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 James A Begun allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770093551
PECOS PAC ID: 0840559878
Enrollment ID: O20180118002553

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 James A Begun 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 James A Begun, OD
Po Box 1310,
Trussville, AL 35173-6102

Ph: (205) 661-2080
Dr James A Begun, OD
1598 Montgomery Hwy,
Hoover, AL 35216-4525

Ph: (205) 979-2020

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