Dr Melda Nil Gerow, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Winthrop, MA

Dr Melda Nil Gerow, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Winthrop, Massachusetts. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 42 Woodside Ave, Winthrop, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 213-2131.

Dr Melda Nil Gerow is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 5186) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003367145.

Contact Information

Dr Melda Nil Gerow, OD
42 Woodside Ave,
Winthrop, MA 02152-2920
(617) 213-2131
(617) 213-2001

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melda Nil Gerow
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location42 Woodside Ave, Winthrop, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melda Nil Gerow attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003367145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2016
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214210137
  • Enrollment ID: I20170220000384

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melda Nil Gerow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003367145NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5186 (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 Melda Nil Gerow allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameNorth Shore Eye Care, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972890333
PECOS PAC ID: 1153589783
Enrollment ID: O20120228000382
Provider NameWinthrop Eye Center Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710578653
PECOS PAC ID: 0547677825
Enrollment ID: O20210405000047

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 Melda Nil Gerow 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 Melda Nil Gerow, OD
42 Woodside Ave,
Winthrop, MA 02152-2920

Ph: (617) 213-2131
Dr Melda Nil Gerow, OD
42 Woodside Ave,
Winthrop, MA 02152-2920

Ph: (617) 213-2131

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