Dr Joe E Ellis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Benton, KY

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Dr Joe E Ellis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Benton, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc and his current practice location is 109 W 5th St, Benton, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 527-7421.

Dr Joe E Ellis is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1073DT) 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 1174597934.

Contact Information

Dr Joe E Ellis, OD
109 W 5th St,
Benton, KY 42025-1123
(270) 527-7421
(270) 527-3118

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joe E Ellis
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location109 W 5th St, Benton, Kentucky
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 Joe E Ellis attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174597934
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032256615
  • Enrollment ID: I20100518000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joe E Ellis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174597934NPI-NPPES
149794OtherKYHEALTHLINK
77010734MedicaidKY
000000053519OtherKYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
4349131OtherKYAETNA
T54572OtherKYBLUEGRASS FAMILY HEALTH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1073DT (Kentucky)Primary
174400000XSpecialist 1073DT (Kentucky)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc074950416583

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 Joe E Ellis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Joe Ellis-optometrist Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497948541
PECOS PAC ID: 1456379403
Enrollment ID: O20051108000496
Provider NameClarkson Optometry Midwest Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073917597
PECOS PAC ID: 0749504165
Enrollment ID: O20160526000461

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 Joe E Ellis 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 Joe E Ellis, OD
Po Box 256,
Benton, KY 42025-0256

Ph: (270) 527-7421		Dr Joe E Ellis, OD
109 W 5th St,
Benton, KY 42025-1123

Ph: (270) 527-7421

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