Dr Waseem Ansari, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO

Dr Waseem Ansari, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Associates Of South Texas Pa and his current practice location is 17 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 367-1181.

Dr Waseem Ansari is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2018012250) 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 1629496849.

Contact Information

Dr Waseem Ansari, MD
17 The Boulevard Saint Louis,
Saint Louis, MO 63117-1118
(314) 367-1181
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Waseem Ansari
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience10 Years
Location17 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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 Waseem Ansari attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629496849
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749537421
  • Enrollment ID: I20200716001948

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Waseem Ansari such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629496849NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 2018012250 (Missouri)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 2018012250 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Associates Of South Texas Pa94361530535

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 Waseem Ansari allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Associates Of South Texas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497869796
PECOS PAC ID: 9436153053
Enrollment ID: O20060912000566

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 Waseem Ansari 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 Waseem Ansari, MD
1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 800,
Saint Louis, MO 63144-1317

Ph: (314) 367-1181
Dr Waseem Ansari, MD
17 The Boulevard Saint Louis,
Saint Louis, MO 63117-1118

Ph: (314) 367-1181

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