Dr John Joseph Papale, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Springfield, MA

Dr John Joseph Papale, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Springfield, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Center For Eye Excellence and his current practice location is 1515 Allen St, Suite E, Springfield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 782-0030.

Dr John Joseph Papale is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 46264) 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 1760491377.

Contact Information

Dr John Joseph Papale, MD
1515 Allen St, Suite E,
Springfield, MA 01118-1803
(413) 782-0030
(413) 796-1985

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Joseph Papale
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location1515 Allen St, Springfield, Massachusetts
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 John Joseph Papale attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760491377
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800863374
  • Enrollment ID: I20050328000457

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Joseph Papale such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760491377NPI-NPPES
123629OtherMAAETNA
J04563OtherMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
3067874MedicaidMA
046264OtherMATUFTS
46264OtherMAMASSACHUSETTS LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 46264 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Center For Eye Excellence15573380273

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 John Joseph Papale allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenter For Eye Excellence
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467649715
PECOS PAC ID: 1557338027
Enrollment ID: O20040914000622

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 John Joseph Papale 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 John Joseph Papale, MD
1515 Allen St, Suite E,
Springfield, MA 01118-1803

Ph: (413) 782-0030
Dr John Joseph Papale, MD
1515 Allen St, Suite E,
Springfield, MA 01118-1803

Ph: (413) 782-0030

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