Dr Timothy J Schwach, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Williamsville, NY

Dr Timothy J Schwach, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Williamsville, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Calhoun Eye Care And Optometry Pc and his current practice location is 5488 Sheridan Dr Ste 300, Williamsville, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 631-9970.

Dr Timothy J Schwach is licensed to practice in New York (license number ORT5140-1) 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 1447255195.

Contact Information

Dr Timothy J Schwach, OD
5488 Sheridan Dr Ste 300,
Williamsville, NY 14221-3888
(716) 631-9970
(716) 631-8809

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Timothy J Schwach
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location5488 Sheridan Dr Ste 300, Williamsville, New York
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 Timothy J Schwach attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447255195
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355356627
  • Enrollment ID: I20060208000650

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Timothy J Schwach such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447255195NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist VUT5140-1 (New York)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist ORT5140-1 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Calhoun Eye Care And Optometry Pc31735386833

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 Timothy J Schwach allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCalhoun Eye Care And Optometry Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982659801
PECOS PAC ID: 3173538683
Enrollment ID: O20060220000273

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 Timothy J Schwach 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 Timothy J Schwach, OD
5488 Sheridan Dr Ste 300,
Williamsville, NY 14221-3888

Ph: (716) 631-9970
Dr Timothy J Schwach, OD
5488 Sheridan Dr Ste 300,
Williamsville, NY 14221-3888

Ph: (716) 631-9970

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