Joanne L Bachman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Joanne L Bachman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tacoma, Washington. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc and her current practice location is 2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 473-0275.

Joanne L Bachman is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00003233) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1730198250.

Contact Information

Joanne L Bachman, OD
2915 S Alder St,
Tacoma, WA 98409-4803
(253) 473-0275
(360) 253-0706

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoanne L Bachman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joanne L Bachman attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730198250
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284626144
  • Enrollment ID: I20040331001180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joanne L Bachman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730198250NPI-NPPES
0126511OtherWASTATE L&I
410039555OtherWARAILROAD
2019313MedicaidWA
8930005OtherWASTATE CRIME VICTIMS
1017612MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00003233 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc751786411973

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. Joanne L Bachman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306013925
PECOS PAC ID: 7517864119
Enrollment ID: O20040213000312

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. Joanne L Bachman 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
Joanne L Bachman, OD
Po Box 1506,
Chehalis, WA 98532-0409

Ph: (360) 748-8632
Joanne L Bachman, OD
2915 S Alder St,
Tacoma, WA 98409-4803

Ph: (253) 473-0275

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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