Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kensington, MD

Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kensington, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Visionary Ophthalmology Llc and his current practice location is 10810 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 929-7100.

Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D55947) 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 1548332042.

Contact Information

Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen, MD
10810 Connecticut Avenue,
Kensington, MD 20895-2138
(301) 929-7100
(301) 929-7114

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Fritz M Joseph Allen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location10810 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, Maryland
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 Fritz M Joseph Allen graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548332042
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880580836
  • Enrollment ID: I20040225001152

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548332042NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101225408 (Virginia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD21805 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology D55947 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionary Ophthalmology Llc458779568714

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 Fritz M Joseph Allen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVisionary Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952595084
PECOS PAC ID: 4587795687
Enrollment ID: O20100707000311

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 Fritz M Joseph Allen 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 Fritz M Joseph Allen, MD
2101 East Jefferson Street, Ppqa Medicare Compliance Unit 6 West Attn Theresa Brook,
Rockville, MD 20852-4908

Ph: (301) 816-6660
Dr Fritz M Joseph Allen, MD
10810 Connecticut Avenue,
Kensington, MD 20895-2138

Ph: (301) 929-7100

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Kensington, MD

Dr. Tim B. Hopkins, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10810 Connecticut Ave, Department Of Ophthalmology, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-929-7354    Fax: 301-929-7024
Dr. Benjamin D Magno, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10810 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-929-7100    
Dr. Amy Min-chi Siris, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 10810 Connecticut Ave, Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-929-7100    
Dr. Jonathan Scott Collins, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10810 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-929-7161    Fax: 301-929-7024
Dr. Rohit K Bhatnagar, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10810 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-929-7354    Fax: 301-929-7024

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