Dr James Preston Smith, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Selmer, TN

Dr James Preston Smith, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Selmer, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Skyline Eye Clinic, Pc and his current practice location is 138 W Houston, Selmer, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (731) 645-7255.

Dr James Preston Smith is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD000457) 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 1437138492.

Contact Information

Dr James Preston Smith, OD
138 W Houston,
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7255
(731) 645-8047

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Preston Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience56 Years
Location138 W Houston, Selmer, Tennessee
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 Preston Smith attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437138492
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830133206
  • Enrollment ID: I20050616000213

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Preston Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437138492NPI-NPPES
3518138MedicaidTN
410030549OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD000457 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Skyline Eye Clinic, Pc00422538829

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 Preston Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSkyline Eye Clinic, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154328813
PECOS PAC ID: 0042253882
Enrollment ID: O20050602001098

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 Preston Smith 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 Preston Smith, OD
138 W Houston,
Selmer, TN 38375

Ph: (731) 645-7255
Dr James Preston Smith, OD
138 W Houston,
Selmer, TN 38375

Ph: (731) 645-7255

Reviews and Comments


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