Dr Michael Briggs Wardell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Billings, MT

Dr Michael Briggs Wardell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Billings, Montana. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Wardell Vision Center Pc and his current practice location is 1005 24th St W, Ste 8, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 281-8480.

Dr Michael Briggs Wardell is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 528) 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 1477695856.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Briggs Wardell, OD
1005 24th St W, Ste 8,
Billings, MT 59102-3800
(406) 281-8480
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Briggs Wardell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location1005 24th St W, Billings, Montana
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 Michael Briggs Wardell attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477695856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012155807
  • Enrollment ID: I20130606000621

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Briggs Wardell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477695856NPI-NPPES
27700OtherMTBCBS OF MONTANA
483667MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 528 (Montana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wardell Vision Center Pc07494284802

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 Michael Briggs Wardell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWardell Vision Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205271053
PECOS PAC ID: 0749428480
Enrollment ID: O20130627000861

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 Michael Briggs Wardell 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 Michael Briggs Wardell, OD
Po Box 23195,
Billings, MT 59104-3195

Ph: (406) 670-7472
Dr Michael Briggs Wardell, OD
1005 24th St W, Ste 8,
Billings, MT 59102-3800

Ph: (406) 281-8480

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