Dr Michael Scott Edwards, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ahoskie, NC

Dr Michael Scott Edwards, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ahoskie, North Carolina. His current practice location is 1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 332-5618.

Dr Michael Scott Edwards is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 964) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1073615688.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Scott Edwards, OD
1488 Memorial Dr E,
Ahoskie, NC 27910-3926
(252) 332-5618
(252) 332-5598

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Scott Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073615688
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688641665
  • Enrollment ID: I20080218000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Scott Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073615688NPI-NPPES
246298AOtherNCMEDICARE PTAN
561336423OtherNCOTHER INSURANCES
8909249MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 964 (North Carolina)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 Michael Scott Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEdwards Eye Care Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003361163
PECOS PAC ID: 2365730272
Enrollment ID: O20161010000802

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 Scott Edwards 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 Scott Edwards, OD
1488 Memorial Dr E,
Ahoskie, NC 27910-3926

Ph: (252) 332-5618
Dr Michael Scott Edwards, OD
1488 Memorial Dr E,
Ahoskie, NC 27910-3926

Ph: (252) 332-5618

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Optometrist in Ahoskie, NC

Edwards Eye Care Od Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-5618    Fax: 252-332-5598
Dr. Brad E Hauser, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Church St W, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-2020    Fax: 252-332-8543
Ahoskie Eye Care Od Pa
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 Church St W, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-2020    Fax: 252-332-8543
Dr. Matthew Scott Edwards, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-5618    
Doctors Vision Center
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252-332-5618    Fax: 252-332-5598

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