Joseph Francis Ducharme, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Providence, RI

Joseph Francis Ducharme, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He went to Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 78 Baker Street, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 831-4592.

Joseph Francis Ducharme is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 9194) 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 1154487684.

Contact Information

Joseph Francis Ducharme, MD
78 Baker Street,
Providence, RI 02905-4417
(401) 831-4592
(401) 831-4643

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Francis Ducharme
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location78 Baker Street, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Joseph Francis Ducharme attended and graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154487684
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476688078
  • Enrollment ID: I20100322000580

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Francis Ducharme such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154487684NPI-NPPES
RI0613OtherRIHEALTH NET OF NORTHEAST
151080OtherRIHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCARE
9809OtherRINEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN OF RI
20324OtherRIBCBS OF RHODE ISLAND
180035621OtherRIRAILROAD MEDICARE
400286OtherRIBCBS - BLUE CHIP
9020324MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9194 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

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. Joseph Francis Ducharme allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

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. Joseph Francis Ducharme 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
Joseph Francis Ducharme, MD
78 Baker St,
Providence, RI 02905-4417

Ph: (401) 831-4592
Joseph Francis Ducharme, MD
78 Baker Street,
Providence, RI 02905-4417

Ph: (401) 831-4592

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Marjorie A. Murphy, M.D.
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Dr. Harold Arthur Woodcome Jr., MD
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Practice Location: 101 Plain St Ste 101, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-274-5844    Fax: 401-274-9462
John P Donahue, MD
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Practice Location: 150 E Manning St, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-272-2020    Fax: 401-421-5979
King Wai To, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: One Hoppin Street, Suite 202, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-831-4592    Fax: 401-831-4643

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