Dr Laura J Piippo, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr Laura J Piippo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Blue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc and her current practice location is 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 949-2600.

Dr Laura J Piippo is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301070065) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1023012481.

Contact Information

Dr Laura J Piippo, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049
(616) 949-2600
(616) 365-2076

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Laura J Piippo
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Laura J Piippo attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023012481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133262710
  • Enrollment ID: I20100204000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laura J Piippo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023012481NPI-NPPES
180046322OtherMIMEDICARE RR
4502350MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301070065 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc882006561850

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 Laura J Piippo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBlue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801977202
PECOS PAC ID: 8820065618
Enrollment ID: O20040913000036

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 Laura J Piippo 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 Laura J Piippo, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049

Ph: (616) 949-2600
Dr Laura J Piippo, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049

Ph: (616) 949-2600

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