Dr John E Gaetani, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Old Town, ME

Dr John E Gaetani, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Old Town, Maine. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Gaetani Eye Care Associates Pa and his current practice location is 614 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 827-2616.

Dr John E Gaetani is licensed to practice in Maine (license number OPT759) 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 1497759989.

Contact Information

Dr John E Gaetani, OD
614 Stillwater Ave,
Old Town, ME 04468-2120
(207) 827-2616
(207) 827-3244

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John E Gaetani
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location614 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, Maine
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 E Gaetani attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497759989
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981646395
  • Enrollment ID: I20050525001144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John E Gaetani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497759989NPI-NPPES
254540099MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT759 (Maine)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gaetani Eye Care Associates Pa88201453293

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 E Gaetani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGaetani Eye Care Associates Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356483846
PECOS PAC ID: 8820145329
Enrollment ID: O20090421000449

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 E Gaetani 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 E Gaetani, OD
614 Stillwater Ave,
Old Town, ME 04468-2120

Ph: (207) 827-2616
Dr John E Gaetani, OD
614 Stillwater Ave,
Old Town, ME 04468-2120

Ph: (207) 827-2616

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