Dr Richard J Schamerloh, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bluffton, IN

Dr Richard J Schamerloh, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bluffton, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Associates Of Bluffton, Llp and his current practice location is 980 N Main St, Bluffton, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (260) 824-2020.

Dr Richard J Schamerloh is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002596A) 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 1063409969.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Schamerloh, OD
980 N Main St,
Bluffton, IN 46714-1316
(260) 824-2020
(260) 824-4121

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Schamerloh
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location980 N Main St, Bluffton, Indiana
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 Richard J Schamerloh attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063409969
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173565058
  • Enrollment ID: I20050602000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Schamerloh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063409969NPI-NPPES
000OtherINDAVIS VISION
000000084322OtherINANTHEM BCBS
0356760001OtherINDMERC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002596A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Associates Of Bluffton, Llp07492226283

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 Richard J Schamerloh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyecare Associates Of Bluffton, Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437243573
PECOS PAC ID: 0749222628
Enrollment ID: O20050601000941

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 Richard J Schamerloh 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 Richard J Schamerloh, OD
980 N Main St,
Bluffton, IN 46714-1316

Ph: (260) 824-2020
Dr Richard J Schamerloh, OD
980 N Main St,
Bluffton, IN 46714-1316

Ph: (260) 824-2020

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