Phillip D Alward, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Decatur, IL

Phillip D Alward, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Decatur, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Prairie Eye Center, Ltd and his current practice location is 304 W Hay St, Suite 311, Decatur, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 698-3030.

Phillip D Alward is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036054803) 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 1699735415.

Contact Information

Phillip D Alward, MD
304 W Hay St, Suite 311,
Decatur, IL 62526-6328
(217) 698-3030
(217) 698-4728

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePhillip D Alward
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience47 Years
Location304 W Hay St, Decatur, Illinois
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:
  • Phillip D Alward attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699735415
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759359169
  • Enrollment ID: I20080304000618

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Phillip D Alward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699735415NPI-NPPES
036054803MedicaidIL
180022789OtherILRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036054803 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prairie Eye Center, Ltd650777982418

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. Phillip D Alward allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrairie Eye Center, Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447222864
PECOS PAC ID: 6507779824
Enrollment ID: O20031111000811

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. Phillip D Alward 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
Phillip D Alward, MD
2020 W Iles Avneue,
Springfield, IL 62704-7015

Ph: (217) 698-3030
Phillip D Alward, MD
304 W Hay St, Suite 311,
Decatur, IL 62526-6328

Ph: (217) 698-3030

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