Dr Eric B Sputh, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Eric B Sputh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Hendricks County Hospital and his current practice location is 1030 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 752-1584.

Dr Eric B Sputh is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01056324A) 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 1427007525.

Contact Information

Dr Eric B Sputh, MD
1030 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2806
(205) 752-1584
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric B Sputh
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location1030 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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 Eric B Sputh attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427007525
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163495581
  • Enrollment ID: I20040814000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric B Sputh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427007525NPI-NPPES
P00327959OtherALMEDICARE RAILROAD
009938312MedicaidAL
51534884OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01056324A (Indiana)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 00027460 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hendricks Regional HealthDanville, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hendricks County Hospital4880505528274

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 Eric B Sputh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHendricks County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063411551
PECOS PAC ID: 4880505528
Enrollment ID: O20040811000309

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 Eric B Sputh 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 Eric B Sputh, MD
1030 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2806

Ph: (205) 752-1584
Dr Eric B Sputh, MD
1030 Fairfax Park,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2806

Ph: (205) 752-1584

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