Carol S Clemons, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Shreveport, LA

Carol S Clemons, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp and her current practice location is 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 861-4009.

Carol S Clemons is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 16168) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1609879931.

Contact Information

Carol S Clemons, MD, PHD
471 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7229
(318) 861-4009
(318) 861-4080

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarol S Clemons
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Carol S Clemons attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609879931
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830225663
  • Enrollment ID: I20100831001011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carol S Clemons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609879931NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 16168 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp98301511173

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. Carol S Clemons allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameShreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518991504
PECOS PAC ID: 9830151117
Enrollment ID: O20041029000061

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. Carol S Clemons 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
Carol S Clemons, MD, PHD
471 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7229

Ph: (318) 861-4009
Carol S Clemons, MD, PHD
471 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7229

Ph: (318) 861-4009

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Phone: 318-795-4770    Fax: 318-795-4775

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