Dr Paul J Shlafer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Edina, MN

Dr Paul J Shlafer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Edina, Minnesota. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice West Point Optical Group and his current practice location is 3333 Hazelton Rd, Edina, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (952) 926-5300.

Dr Paul J Shlafer is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number MN1963) 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 1154327757.

Contact Information

Dr Paul J Shlafer, OD
3333 Hazelton Rd,
Edina, MN 55435-4204
(952) 926-5300
(952) 926-2729

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul J Shlafer
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location3333 Hazelton Rd, Edina, Minnesota
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 J Shlafer attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154327757
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880730720
  • Enrollment ID: I20091007000558

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul J Shlafer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154327757NPI-NPPES
11986OtherMNCOLE MANAGED VISION CARE
84414SHOtherMNBCBS
23746OtherMNAMERICA'S PPO
540825300MedicaidMN
MN1963OtherMNEYEMED VISION CARE
SH1426016OtherMNCLARITY VISION
22-20252OtherMNMEDICA /UNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist MN1963 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Point Optical Group903249124613

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 J Shlafer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMinnesota Optical Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831303437
PECOS PAC ID: 1557528841
Enrollment ID: O20120221000953
Provider NameWest Point Optical Group
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831548890
PECOS PAC ID: 9032491246
Enrollment ID: O20230525001518

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 J Shlafer 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 J Shlafer, OD
3333 Hazelton Rd,
Edina, MN 55435-4204

Ph: (952) 926-5300
Dr Paul J Shlafer, OD
3333 Hazelton Rd,
Edina, MN 55435-4204

Ph: (952) 926-5300

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