Dr Steven D Zelko, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Santa Barbara, CA

Dr Steven D Zelko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Steven D Zelko Md Inc and his current practice location is 1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 682-2618.

Dr Steven D Zelko is licensed to practice in California (license number G68357) 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 1306908223.

Contact Information

Dr Steven D Zelko, MD
1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29,
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1589
(805) 682-2618
(805) 682-0125

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven D Zelko
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29, Santa Barbara, 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 Steven D Zelko attended and graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306908223
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648304212
  • Enrollment ID: I20100818000280

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven D Zelko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306908223NPI-NPPES
G68357OtherCABLUE CROSS
00G683570MedicaidCA
00G683570OtherCABLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G68357 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steven D Zelko Md Inc76182905292

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 Steven D Zelko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSteven D Zelko Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790186518
PECOS PAC ID: 7618290529
Enrollment ID: O20141230000920

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 Steven D Zelko 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 Steven D Zelko, MD
1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29,
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1589

Ph: (805) 682-2618
Dr Steven D Zelko, MD
1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29,
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-1589

Ph: (805) 682-2618

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