Michael Todd Shanks, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Abilene, TX

Michael Todd Shanks, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 3225 S 27th St, Abilene, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 691-0101.

Michael Todd Shanks is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5650T) 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 1568576767.

Contact Information

Michael Todd Shanks, OD
3225 S 27th St,
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-0101
(325) 691-8950

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Todd Shanks
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location3225 S 27th St, Abilene, Texas
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:
  • Michael Todd Shanks graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568576767
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820010291
  • Enrollment ID: I20051228000747

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Todd Shanks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568576767NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5650T (Texas)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. Michael Todd Shanks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNelson Vision Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063684181
PECOS PAC ID: 3577638998
Enrollment ID: O20080820000294
Provider NameAbilene Professional Eyecare Associates Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912299470
PECOS PAC ID: 1254505076
Enrollment ID: O20111114000162

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. Michael Todd Shanks 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
Michael Todd Shanks, OD
3225 S 27th St,
Abilene, TX 79605

Ph: (325) 691-0101
Michael Todd Shanks, OD
3225 S 27th St,
Abilene, TX 79605

Ph: (325) 691-0101

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