Dr Edward Francis Cherney, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Nashville, TN

Dr Edward Francis Cherney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 936-2000.

Dr Edward Francis Cherney is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD26392) 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 1871574764.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Francis Cherney, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5005
(615) 936-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Francis Cherney
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee
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:
  • Dr Edward Francis Cherney attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871574764
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517026644
  • Enrollment ID: I20081105000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Francis Cherney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871574764NPI-NPPES
12135OtherTNHEALTHSPRINGS
3141724OtherTNBLUE CROSS
3088937MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD26392 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162683

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. Dr Edward Francis Cherney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

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. Dr Edward Francis Cherney 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
Dr Edward Francis Cherney, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

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Dr Edward Francis Cherney, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5005

Ph: (615) 936-2000

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