Dr John Christopher Dragon, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Norfolk, VA

Dr John Christopher Dragon, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Norfolk, Virginia. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Dr John C Dragon Od And Associates and his current practice location is 7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 588-5423.

Dr John Christopher Dragon is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000040) 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 1083701544.

Contact Information

Dr John Christopher Dragon, OD
7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41,
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700
(757) 588-5423
(757) 588-6012

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Christopher Dragon
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location7525 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, Virginia
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 Christopher Dragon attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083701544
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062585383
  • Enrollment ID: I20080721000448

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Christopher Dragon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083701544NPI-NPPES
9234462MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000040 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr John C Dragon Od And Associates61039996773

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 Christopher Dragon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr John C Dragon Od & Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720177322
PECOS PAC ID: 6103999677
Enrollment ID: O20080716000363

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 Christopher Dragon 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 Christopher Dragon, OD
7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41,
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700

Ph: (757) 588-5423
Dr John Christopher Dragon, OD
7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41,
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700

Ph: (757) 588-5423

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