Dr James Hemmig, OD PA - Medicare Optometrist in Niceville, FL

Dr James Hemmig, OD PA is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Niceville, Florida. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 4400 Highway 20 East, Suite 112, Niceville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 897-4941.

Dr James Hemmig is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC 1840) 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 1619905718.

Contact Information

Dr James Hemmig, OD PA
4400 Highway 20 East, Suite 112,
Niceville, FL 32578-9735
(850) 897-4941
(850) 897-1064

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Hemmig
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location4400 Highway 20 East, Niceville, Florida
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 Hemmig attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619905718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577677913
  • Enrollment ID: I20110118001050

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Hemmig such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619905718NPI-NPPES
19248ZOtherFLINDIVIDUAL PTAN NUMBER
1619905718OtherFLINDIVIDUAL NPI NUMBER
0560740001OtherFLMEDICARE DMEPOS PTAN
078281500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC 1840 (Florida)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 James Hemmig allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJames D. Hemmig, O.d., P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225268758
PECOS PAC ID: 3476672270
Enrollment ID: O20110118001024

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 Hemmig 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 Hemmig, OD PA
4400 Highway 20 East, Suite 112,
Niceville, FL 32578-9735

Ph: (850) 897-4941
Dr James Hemmig, OD PA
4400 Highway 20 East, Suite 112,
Niceville, FL 32578-9735

Ph: (850) 897-4941

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