Dr Steven R Virata, MD, FACS - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lafayette, IN

Dr Steven R Virata, MD, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Lafayette, Indiana. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 150 Professional Ct Ste A, Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (765) 573-8462.

Dr Steven R Virata is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01054616A) 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 1487628699.

Contact Information

Dr Steven R Virata, MD, FACS
150 Professional Ct Ste A,
Lafayette, IN 47905-5153
(765) 573-8462
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven R Virata
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location150 Professional Ct Ste A, Lafayette, Indiana
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 R Virata attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487628699
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991845497
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000617

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven R Virata such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487628699NPI-NPPES
200347530MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 01054616A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University Health Arnett HospitalLafayette, INHospital

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 R Virata allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVirata Retina Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518531649
PECOS PAC ID: 7315349800
Enrollment ID: O20210706003498

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 R Virata 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 R Virata, MD, FACS
150 Professional Ct Ste A,
Lafayette, IN 47905-5153

Ph: (765) 573-8462
Dr Steven R Virata, MD, FACS
150 Professional Ct Ste A,
Lafayette, IN 47905-5153

Ph: (765) 573-8462

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