Dr James C Mcguinness, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Jefferson, LA

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Dr James C Mcguinness, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Jefferson, Louisiana. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation and his current practice location is 837 South Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 733-0406.

Dr James C Mcguinness is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1079242T) 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 1871570580.

Contact Information

Dr James C Mcguinness, OD
837 South Clearview Parkway,
Jefferson, LA 70121
(504) 733-0406
(504) 733-0801

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James C Mcguinness
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location837 South Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, Louisiana
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 C Mcguinness attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871570580
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577510742
  • Enrollment ID: I20050331000594

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James C Mcguinness such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871570580NPI-NPPES
410026332OtherLAMEDICARE RAILROAD
2506BOtherLABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
84080OtherLACOVENTRY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1079242T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation367883118712

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 C Mcguinness allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameArtis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912416355
PECOS PAC ID: 3678831187
Enrollment ID: O20171211000692

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 C Mcguinness 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 C Mcguinness, OD
837 South Clearview Parkway,
Jefferson, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 733-0406		Dr James C Mcguinness, OD
837 South Clearview Parkway,
Jefferson, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 733-0406

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