Dr Van Michael Ardoin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Houma, LA

Dr Van Michael Ardoin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Houma, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Specialties and his current practice location is 603 Dunn St, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 876-6980.

Dr Van Michael Ardoin is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 011488) 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 1003991423.

Contact Information

Dr Van Michael Ardoin, MD
603 Dunn St,
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 876-6980
(985) 876-6975

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Van Michael Ardoin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience54 Years
Location603 Dunn St, Houma, Louisiana
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 Van Michael Ardoin attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003991423
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436226339
  • Enrollment ID: I20080918000262

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Van Michael Ardoin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003991423NPI-NPPES
1146170MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 011488 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Specialties44869227472

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 Van Michael Ardoin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEyecare Specialties
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588103469
PECOS PAC ID: 4486922747
Enrollment ID: O20170612000022

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 Van Michael Ardoin 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 Van Michael Ardoin, MD
603 Dunn St,
Houma, LA 70360

Ph: (985) 876-6980
Dr Van Michael Ardoin, MD
603 Dunn St,
Houma, LA 70360

Ph: (985) 876-6980

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