Dr Paul Edward Wittke, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Harriman, TN

Dr Paul Edward Wittke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Harriman, Tennessee. His current practice location is 1798 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 882-7470.

Dr Paul Edward Wittke is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD008101) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1699798090.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Edward Wittke, MD
1798 Roane State Hwy,
Harriman, TN 37748-8305
(865) 882-7470
(865) 882-8933

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Edward Wittke
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location1798 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699798090
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931275864
  • Enrollment ID: I20080829000131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Edward Wittke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699798090NPI-NPPES
4060532OtherTNBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD008101 (Tennessee)Primary

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 Paul Edward Wittke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKnoxville Eye Care Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508586256
PECOS PAC ID: 1456723089
Enrollment ID: O20230208002025

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 Paul Edward Wittke 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 Paul Edward Wittke, MD
1798 Roane State Hwy,
Harriman, TN 37748-8305

Ph: (865) 882-7470
Dr Paul Edward Wittke, MD
1798 Roane State Hwy,
Harriman, TN 37748-8305

Ph: (865) 882-7470

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1798 Roane State Highway, Harriman, TN 37748
Phone: 865-882-7470    Fax: 865-882-8933

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