Paul L Proffer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Amarillo, TX

Paul L Proffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Proffer Surgical Associates, Llp and his current practice location is 1611 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 354-4900.

Paul L Proffer is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K3932) 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 1962488676.

Contact Information

Paul L Proffer, MD
1611 Wallace Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1799
(806) 354-4900
(806) 352-4987

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul L Proffer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location1611 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, Texas
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:
  • Paul L Proffer attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962488676
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113904814
  • Enrollment ID: I20061005000052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul L Proffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962488676NPI-NPPES
105845503MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology K3932 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Proffer Surgical Associates, Llp36785792324

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. Paul L Proffer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProffer Surgical Associates, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164441333
PECOS PAC ID: 3678579232
Enrollment ID: O20061005000041

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. Paul L Proffer 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
Paul L Proffer, MD
1611 Wallace Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1799

Ph: (806) 354-4900
Paul L Proffer, MD
1611 Wallace Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1799

Ph: (806) 354-4900

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