Dr Ray Craig Whetstone, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Naples, FL

Dr Ray Craig Whetstone, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Naples, Florida. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Cape Coral Eye Center Pa and his current practice location is 2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 113, Naples, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 298-8644.

Dr Ray Craig Whetstone is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC0002801) 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 1124142047.

Contact Information

Dr Ray Craig Whetstone, OD
2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 113,
Naples, FL 34105-3200
(954) 298-8644
(239) 908-0755

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ray Craig Whetstone
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 113, Naples, Florida
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 Ray Craig Whetstone attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124142047
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436131471
  • Enrollment ID: I20040603000900

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ray Craig Whetstone such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124142047NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC0002801 (Florida)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 Ray Craig Whetstone allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCape Coral Eye Center Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427067438
PECOS PAC ID: 5496774515
Enrollment ID: O20051117001011

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 Ray Craig Whetstone 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 Ray Craig Whetstone, OD
2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 113,
Naples, FL 34105-3200

Ph: (239) 908-4098
Dr Ray Craig Whetstone, OD
2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 113,
Naples, FL 34105-3200

Ph: (954) 298-8644

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