Dr Paul Douglas Becherer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Belleville, IL

Dr Paul Douglas Becherer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Belleville, Illinois. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Drs Becherer Becherer And Associates Ltd and his current practice location is 1 Park Place Professional Ctr., Belleville, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 233-3040.

Dr Paul Douglas Becherer is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-006704) 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 1780772053.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Douglas Becherer, OD
1 Park Place Professional Ctr.,
Belleville, IL 62226-2943
(618) 233-3040
(618) 233-3739

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Douglas Becherer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location1 Park Place Professional Ctr., Belleville, 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 Douglas Becherer attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780772053
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416963376
  • Enrollment ID: I20080908000208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Douglas Becherer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780772053NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 046-006704 (Illinois)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 046-006704 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Drs Becherer Becherer And Associates Ltd06482865004

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 Douglas Becherer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDrs Becherer Becherer & Associates Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336222124
PECOS PAC ID: 0648286500
Enrollment ID: O20060301000564
Provider NameAssociated Vision Care, Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689370827
PECOS PAC ID: 9133593460
Enrollment ID: O20230328000701

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 Douglas Becherer 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 Douglas Becherer, OD
1 Park Place Professional Ctr.,
Belleville, IL 62226-2943

Ph: (618) 233-3040
Dr Paul Douglas Becherer, OD
1 Park Place Professional Ctr.,
Belleville, IL 62226-2943

Ph: (618) 233-3040

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