Dr John Philip Foster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gastonia, NC

Dr John Philip Foster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Gaston Eye Associates and his current practice location is 2325 Aberdeen Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 853-3937.

Dr John Philip Foster is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1792) 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 1669464442.

Contact Information

Dr John Philip Foster, OD
2325 Aberdeen Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28054-0614
(704) 853-3937
(704) 853-0840

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Philip Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location2325 Aberdeen Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina
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 Philip Foster attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669464442
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274608948
  • Enrollment ID: I20080923000318

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Philip Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669464442NPI-NPPES
093G7OtherNCBLUE CROSS OF NC
89093G7MedicaidNC
C7619OtherNCMEDCOST
803959OtherNCPARTNERS MEDICARE CHOICE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1792 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gaston Eye Associates761894543710

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 Philip Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGaston Eye Associates
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417945775
PECOS PAC ID: 7618945437
Enrollment ID: O20040920001050

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 Philip Foster 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 Philip Foster, OD
2325 Aberdeen Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28054-0614

Ph: (704) 853-3937
Dr John Philip Foster, OD
2325 Aberdeen Blvd,
Gastonia, NC 28054-0614

Ph: (704) 853-3937

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