Melanie J Buttross, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Washington, DC

Melanie J Buttross, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. She graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Eye Associates Of Washington, Dc Pc and her current practice location is 4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 686-6700.

Melanie J Buttross is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD19025) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1023086592.

Contact Information

Melanie J Buttross, MD
4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21,
Washington, DC 20016-4360
(202) 686-6700
(202) 537-1442

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelanie J Buttross
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melanie J Buttross graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023086592
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901922087
  • Enrollment ID: I20100927000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie J Buttross such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023086592NPI-NPPES
6375588MedicaidVA
B365OtherDCCAREFIRST BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D0047865 (Maryland)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101046588 (Virginia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD19025 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Associates Of Washington, Dc Pc44866685554

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. Melanie J Buttross allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEye Associates Of Washington, Dc Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750350583
PECOS PAC ID: 4486668555
Enrollment ID: O20060127000170

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. Melanie J Buttross 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
Melanie J Buttross, MD
4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21,
Washington, DC 20016-4360

Ph: (202) 686-6700
Melanie J Buttross, MD
4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21,
Washington, DC 20016-4360

Ph: (202) 686-6700

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