Dr Robert S Filer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Mateo, CA

Dr Robert S Filer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in San Mateo, California. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Mid Peninsula Eye Physicians And Surgeons Medical Group and his current practice location is 50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200, San Mateo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 342-4595.

Dr Robert S Filer is licensed to practice in California (license number A49487) 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 1467520833.

Contact Information

Dr Robert S Filer, MD
50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200,
San Mateo, CA 94401-3857
(650) 342-4595
(650) 342-3932

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert S Filer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location50 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, California
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 Robert S Filer graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467520833
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294886487
  • Enrollment ID: I20090629000527

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert S Filer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467520833NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A49487 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peninsula Medical CenterBurlingame, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mid Peninsula Eye Physicians And Surgeons Medical Group21635734377

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 Robert S Filer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMid Peninsula Eye Physicians & Surgeons Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407924889
PECOS PAC ID: 2163573437
Enrollment ID: O20090625000691

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 Robert S Filer 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 Robert S Filer, MD
50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200,
San Mateo, CA 94401-3857

Ph: (650) 342-4595
Dr Robert S Filer, MD
50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200,
San Mateo, CA 94401-3857

Ph: (650) 342-4595

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