Dr Troy Elander, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA

Dr Troy Elander, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 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 Elander Eye Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 242 26th St, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 393-0634.

Dr Troy Elander is licensed to practice in California (license number G65935) 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 1205858396.

Contact Information

Dr Troy Elander, MD
242 26th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90402-2559
(310) 393-0634
(310) 451-4009

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Troy Elander
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location242 26th St, Santa Monica, 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 Troy Elander attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205858396
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769575612
  • Enrollment ID: I20070907000710

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Troy Elander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205858396NPI-NPPES
CK5309OtherCAMEDICARE RAIL ROAD
EC732ZOtherPTAN FOR UCLA
00G659350MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G65935 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elander Eye Medical Group Inc32745778794

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 Troy Elander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameElander Eye Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801994363
PECOS PAC ID: 3274577879
Enrollment ID: O20050614001463

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 Troy Elander 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 Troy Elander, MD
242 26th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90402-2559

Ph: (310) 393-0634
Dr Troy Elander, MD
242 26th St,
Santa Monica, CA 90402-2559

Ph: (310) 393-0634

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