Charles Michael Yancey, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Buffalo, MN

Charles Michael Yancey, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Buffalo, Minnesota. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice West Metro Ophthalmology Pa and his current practice location is 1700 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 682-9241.

Charles Michael Yancey is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 33668) 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 1255337978.

Contact Information

Charles Michael Yancey, MD, PHD
1700 Highway 25 N,
Buffalo, MN 55313-1930
(763) 682-9241
(763) 684-1040

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles Michael Yancey
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location1700 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, Minnesota
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:
  • Charles Michael Yancey attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255337978
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456330505
  • Enrollment ID: I20090928000016

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles Michael Yancey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255337978NPI-NPPES
0829240OtherMNMEDICA CHOICE
180018037OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE
4T688YAOtherMNBCBS OF MN
285002800MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 33668 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Buffalo HospitalBuffalo, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Metro Ophthalmology Pa872906784811

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. Charles Michael Yancey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Metro Ophthalmology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760523518
PECOS PAC ID: 8729067848
Enrollment ID: O20040714000308

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. Charles Michael Yancey 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
Charles Michael Yancey, MD, PHD
5851 Duluth St, Ste 215,
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3956

Ph: (763) 546-8422
Charles Michael Yancey, MD, PHD
1700 Highway 25 N,
Buffalo, MN 55313-1930

Ph: (763) 682-9241

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