Walter J Long, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bloomington, IN

Walter J Long, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bloomington, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Long Family Eye Care P.c. and his current practice location is 660 S College Ave, Bloomington, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 332-5090.

Walter J Long is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002828B) 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 1497849145.

Contact Information

Walter J Long, OD
660 S College Ave,
Bloomington, IN 47403-2527
(812) 332-5090
(812) 332-5092

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter J Long
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location660 S College Ave, Bloomington, Indiana
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:
  • Walter J Long attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497849145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264542315
  • Enrollment ID: I20111020000390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter J Long such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497849145NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002828B (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Long Family Eye Care P.c.76180877683

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. Walter J Long allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLong Family Eye Care P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245439231
PECOS PAC ID: 7618087768
Enrollment ID: O20110927000015

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. Walter J Long 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
Walter J Long, OD
660 S College Ave,
Bloomington, IN 47403-2527

Ph: (812) 332-5090
Walter J Long, OD
660 S College Ave,
Bloomington, IN 47403-2527

Ph: (812) 332-5090

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