Timothy H Istock, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Winston Salem, NC

Timothy H Istock, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His current practice location is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 716-2255.

Timothy H Istock is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1311) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1366425068.

Contact Information

Timothy H Istock, OD
Medical Center Blvd,
Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
(336) 716-2255
(336) 716-7994

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameTimothy H Istock
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
LocationMedical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366425068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628010907
  • Enrollment ID: I20050526000317

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Timothy H Istock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366425068NPI-NPPES
093T7OtherNCBCBS
10157765MedicaidVA
5900639MedicaidNC
806736OtherNCPARTNERS
3810002311MedicaidWV
E2101OtherNCMEDCOST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1311 (North Carolina)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. Timothy H Istock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436

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. Timothy H Istock 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
Timothy H Istock, OD
Po Box 344,
Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344

Ph: (336) 716-2255
Timothy H Istock, OD
Medical Center Blvd,
Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Ph: (336) 716-2255

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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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