Dr Michael James Versackas, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Moines, IA

Dr Michael James Versackas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Associated Ophthalmologists, Pc and his current practice location is 1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 243-1580.

Dr Michael James Versackas is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 19328) 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 1457309551.

Contact Information

Dr Michael James Versackas, MD
1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414
(515) 243-1580
(515) 243-1442

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael James Versackas
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, Iowa
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 Michael James Versackas attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457309551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860404985
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803000681

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael James Versackas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457309551NPI-NPPES
0179994MedicaidIA
0041798MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 19328 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Ophthalmologists, Pc95370589205

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 Michael James Versackas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Ophthalmologists, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588622278
PECOS PAC ID: 9537058920
Enrollment ID: O20040312001319

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 Michael James Versackas 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 Michael James Versackas, MD
1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414

Ph: (515) 243-1580
Dr Michael James Versackas, MD
1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414

Ph: (515) 243-1580

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