Hugh E Berckmueller, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Newport News, VA

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Hugh E Berckmueller, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Newport News, Virginia. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice James River Eye Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, #100, Newport News, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 595-8404.

Hugh E Berckmueller is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101056628) 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 1093701682.

Contact Information

Hugh E Berckmueller, MD
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, #100,
Newport News, VA 23606-4544
(757) 595-8404
(757) 595-8353

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHugh E Berckmueller
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, Virginia
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:
  • Hugh E Berckmueller attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093701682
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032398540
  • Enrollment ID: I20110128000599

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hugh E Berckmueller such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093701682NPI-NPPES
282367OtherVAMAMSI/OPTIMUM CHOICE
22805OtherVAOPTIMA
317213OtherVABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
00630876MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101056628 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate HospitalNewport news, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James River Eye Physicians Pc34765821564

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. Hugh E Berckmueller allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames River Eye Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881655058
PECOS PAC ID: 3476582156
Enrollment ID: O20050812000202

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. Hugh E Berckmueller 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
Hugh E Berckmueller, MD
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, #100,
Newport News, VA 23606-4544

Ph: (757) 595-8404		Hugh E Berckmueller, MD
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, #100,
Newport News, VA 23606-4544

Ph: (757) 595-8404

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