Dr Nicholas J Schmitt, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Wayzata, MN

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Dr Nicholas J Schmitt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Wayzata, Minnesota. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1999 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Eye Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 250 Central Ave N Ste 105, Wayzata, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 416-7600.

Dr Nicholas J Schmitt is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 48034) 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 1386645620.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas J Schmitt, MD
250 Central Ave N Ste 105,
Wayzata, MN 55391-1207
(763) 416-7600
(763) 416-7634

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas J Schmitt
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location250 Central Ave N Ste 105, Wayzata, Minnesota
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 Nicholas J Schmitt attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386645620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749269900
  • Enrollment ID: I20050725000622

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas J Schmitt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386645620NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD421764 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 48034 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Eye Clinic Llc216331504518

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 Nicholas J Schmitt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Memorial Health Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851344907
PECOS PAC ID: 0042123028
Enrollment ID: O20040122000470
Entity NameNorthwest Eye Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255417002
PECOS PAC ID: 2163315045
Enrollment ID: O20040204000843

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 Nicholas J Schmitt 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 Nicholas J Schmitt, MD
8401 Golden Valley Rd Ste 330,
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4488

Ph: (763) 416-7629		Dr Nicholas J Schmitt, MD
250 Central Ave N Ste 105,
Wayzata, MN 55391-1207

Ph: (763) 416-7600

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Dr. John S Berestka, MD
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