Dr John A Child, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Falmouth, MA

Dr John A Child, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Vision Therapy" provider in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 87 Davis Straits, Falmouth, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 540-3937.

Dr John A Child is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3007) 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 1346301033.

Contact Information

Dr John A Child, OD
87 Davis Straits,
Falmouth, MA 02540-3909
(508) 540-3937
(508) 548-1433

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John A Child
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location87 Davis Straits, Falmouth, Massachusetts
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 John A Child attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346301033
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800990540
  • Enrollment ID: I20070405000105

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John A Child such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346301033NPI-NPPES
0393568MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3007 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 3007 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 3007 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 3007 (Massachusetts)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 John A Child allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCape Cod Vision Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218759
PECOS PAC ID: 2860597499
Enrollment ID: O20070410000503
Provider NameAeg Massachusetts Professional Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952035040
PECOS PAC ID: 6901282557
Enrollment ID: O20221005000141

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 John A Child 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 John A Child, OD
87 Davis Straits,
Falmouth, MA 02540-3909

Ph: (508) 540-3937
Dr John A Child, OD
87 Davis Straits,
Falmouth, MA 02540-3909

Ph: (508) 540-3937

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