Dr Richard W Hertle, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Akron, OH

Dr Richard W Hertle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Akron, Ohio. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron and his current practice location is 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 543-5290.

Dr Richard W Hertle is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35.052179) 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 1942274360.

Contact Information

Dr Richard W Hertle, MD
1 Perkins Sq,
Akron, OH 44308-1063
(330) 543-5290
(330) 543-5292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard W Hertle
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location1 Perkins Sq, Akron, Ohio
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 Richard W Hertle attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942274360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/03/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436139045
  • Enrollment ID: I20110204000562

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard W Hertle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942274360NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35.052179 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron064818301282

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 Richard W Hertle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChildren's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841328853
PECOS PAC ID: 0648183012
Enrollment ID: O20031111000484

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 Richard W Hertle 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 Richard W Hertle, MD
1 Perkins Sq,
Akron, OH 44308-1063

Ph: (330) 543-5290
Dr Richard W Hertle, MD
1 Perkins Sq,
Akron, OH 44308-1063

Ph: (330) 543-5290

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