Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Carbondale, IL

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Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Carbondale, Illinois. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Merriman Optometry, Ltd and his current practice location is 1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40, Carbondale, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 529-4817.

Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046007399) 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 1255326500.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD
1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1018
(618) 529-4817
(618) 351-9024

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Christopher Jacobs
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location1001 N Beadle Dr, Carbondale, Illinois
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 Paul Christopher Jacobs attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255326500
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062525884
  • Enrollment ID: I20110214000926

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255326500NPI-NPPES
410048999OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE PTAN
410002083OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 046007399 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Merriman Optometry, Ltd19517746863

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 Paul Christopher Jacobs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePaul C Jacobs Trevor Crabtree Ptr
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609072263
PECOS PAC ID: 6608995865
Enrollment ID: O20110214000883
Provider NameMerriman Optometry, Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033826524
PECOS PAC ID: 1951774686
Enrollment ID: O20230306002523

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 Paul Christopher Jacobs 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 Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD
1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1018

Ph: (618) 529-4817		Dr Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD
1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1018

Ph: (618) 529-4817

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