Mr James A Blasco, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Des Moines, IA

Mr James A Blasco, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Co Llc and his current practice location is 2566 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 262-1094.

Mr James A Blasco is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 01842) 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 1295784494.

Contact Information

Mr James A Blasco, OD
2566 Hubbell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-1094
(515) 262-2610

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMr James A Blasco
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location2566 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
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:
  • Mr James A Blasco attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295784494
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183686975
  • Enrollment ID: I20100805001138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James A Blasco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295784494NPI-NPPES
6038091MedicaidIA
3038091MedicaidIA
5038091MedicaidIA
7038091MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 01842 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Associates Of Co Llc953759782847

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. Mr James A Blasco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Of Iowa P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578512778
PECOS PAC ID: 1355236365
Enrollment ID: O20040218000840
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Co Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124674049
PECOS PAC ID: 9537597828
Enrollment ID: O20230306000245

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. Mr James A Blasco 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
Mr James A Blasco, OD
2566 Hubbell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

Ph: (515) 262-1094
Mr James A Blasco, OD
2566 Hubbell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

Ph: (515) 262-1094

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