Dr Gary B Schemmer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Winter Haven, FL

Dr Gary B Schemmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Winter Haven, Florida. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Fischer Schemmer And Silbiger Md Pa and his current practice location is 215 1st St N, Ste 200, Winter Haven, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 294-5457.

Dr Gary B Schemmer is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME43513) 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 1265439517.

Contact Information

Dr Gary B Schemmer, MD
215 1st St N, Ste 200,
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4537
(863) 294-5457
(863) 293-0343

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary B Schemmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location215 1st St N, Winter Haven, Florida
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 Gary B Schemmer attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265439517
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789635111
  • Enrollment ID: I20100812001019

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary B Schemmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265439517NPI-NPPES
45487700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME43513 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Winter Haven HospitalWinter haven, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fischer Schemmer And Silbiger Md Pa46887620997

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 Gary B Schemmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFischer Schemmer & Silbiger Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679572663
PECOS PAC ID: 4688762099
Enrollment ID: O20071119000548

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 Gary B Schemmer 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 Gary B Schemmer, MD
215 1st St N, Ste 200,
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4537

Ph: (863) 294-5457
Dr Gary B Schemmer, MD
215 1st St N, Ste 200,
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4537

Ph: (863) 294-5457

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Scott Evan Klein, DO
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Phone: 863-297-5400    Fax: 863-595-4515
Dr. Jonathan S Silbiger, M.D.
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Phone: 863-294-5457    Fax: 863-293-0343
Michael G Ort, M.D.
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Phone: 863-293-1191    Fax: 863-293-3635
Dr. Daniel Wayne Welch, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 407 Avenue K Se, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-294-3504    Fax: 863-294-8305

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