Dr James Ellis Cosby, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albany, GA

Dr James Ellis Cosby, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, Georgia. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice J Ellis Cosby Od Pc and his current practice location is 2616 Pointe North Blvd, Albany, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 435-7795.

Dr James Ellis Cosby is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 1852) 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 1316937063.

Contact Information

Dr James Ellis Cosby, OD
2616 Pointe North Blvd,
Albany, GA 31721-1526
(229) 435-7795
(229) 883-0774

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Ellis Cosby
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2616 Pointe North Blvd, Albany, Georgia
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 Ellis Cosby attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316937063
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840202966
  • Enrollment ID: I20100524000031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Ellis Cosby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316937063NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1852 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
J Ellis Cosby Od Pc49816179742

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 Ellis Cosby allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJ Ellis Cosby Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851344881
PECOS PAC ID: 4981617974
Enrollment ID: O20060714000230

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 Ellis Cosby 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 Ellis Cosby, OD
2616 Pointe North Blvd,
Albany, GA 31721-1526

Ph: (229) 435-7795
Dr James Ellis Cosby, OD
2616 Pointe North Blvd,
Albany, GA 31721-1526

Ph: (229) 435-7795

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