Alfred A Paul, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pawtucket, RI

Alfred A Paul, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Alfred A Paul, Md And Lin Chou, Md, Inc. and his current practice location is 465 East Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 728-9350.

Alfred A Paul is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD10487) 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 1235222597.

Contact Information

Alfred A Paul, MD
465 East Ave,
Pawtucket, RI 02860-5217
(401) 728-9350
(401) 728-1320

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlfred A Paul
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location465 East Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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:
  • Alfred A Paul attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235222597
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092795799
  • Enrollment ID: I20040722001282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alfred A Paul such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235222597NPI-NPPES
0000026310OtherBLUE SHIELD OF RHODE ISLAND
MD10487OtherRISTATE MEDICAL LICENSE #
9026310MedicaidRI
0800782OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
2450368OtherAETNA U.S. HEALTHCARE- MASTER
P00201594OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
010487OtherTUFTS HALTH PLAN
407997OtherBLUE CHIP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD10487 (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alfred A Paul, Md And Lin Chou, Md, Inc.74160223892

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. Alfred A Paul allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlfred A Paul, Md And Lin Chou, Md, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437354982
PECOS PAC ID: 7416022389
Enrollment ID: O20080813000018

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. Alfred A Paul 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
Alfred A Paul, MD
465 East Ave,
Pawtucket, RI 02860-5217

Ph: (401) 728-9350
Alfred A Paul, MD
465 East Ave,
Pawtucket, RI 02860-5217

Ph: (401) 728-9350

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Pawtucket, RI

Lin Chou, MD
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Practice Location: 465 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-728-9350    Fax: 401-728-1320
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