Dr William E Burr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Saint Joseph, MO

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Dr William E Burr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc., Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc. and his current practice location is 5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 233-2020.

Dr William E Burr is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2000150387) 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 1710989918.

Contact Information

Dr William E Burr, MD
5202 Faraon St,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3809
(816) 233-2020
(816) 279-4662

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William E Burr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, 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 William E Burr attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710989918
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002836574
  • Enrollment ID: I20100831000968

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William E Burr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710989918NPI-NPPES
204856207MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 2000150387 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Great Plains Of SabethaSabetha, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc.55977570969
Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc.55977570969

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 William E Burr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMurphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679520621
PECOS PAC ID: 5597757096
Enrollment ID: O20040402001010

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 William E Burr 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 William E Burr, MD
5202 Faraon St,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3809

Ph: (816) 233-2020		Dr William E Burr, MD
5202 Faraon St,
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3809

Ph: (816) 233-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Saint Joseph, MO

Dr. Scott A Murphy, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-2020    Fax: 816-279-4662
Dr. Richard Alan Watson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-2020    Fax: 816-279-4662
Dr. Robert Francis Tobin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1407 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-279-1363    Fax: 816-233-8936
Dr. James A Murphy, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-2020    Fax: 816-279-4662

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