Richard D Zak, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Aurora, IL

Richard D Zak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Aurora, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Robert J Barnes Md Ltd and his current practice location is 1300 N Highland Ave, Ste 1, Aurora, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (630) 897-5104.

Richard D Zak is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1467422451.

Contact Information

Richard D Zak, MD
1300 N Highland Ave, Ste 1,
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-5104
(630) 897-5089

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard D Zak
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location1300 N Highland Ave, Aurora, 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:
  • Richard D Zak attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467422451
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204867815
  • Enrollment ID: I20050823001132

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard D Zak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467422451NPI-NPPES
0434070001OtherILADMINISTAR
4216782OtherILAETNA
34540225OtherILBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Robert J Barnes Md Ltd27693841637

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. Richard D Zak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRobert J Barnes Md Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992776322
PECOS PAC ID: 2769384163
Enrollment ID: O20040126000345
Entity NameRetina Macula Specialists P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275739518
PECOS PAC ID: 4789770785
Enrollment ID: O20071023000145

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. Richard D Zak 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
Richard D Zak, MD
1300 N Highland Ave, Ste 1,
Aurora, IL 60506

Ph: (630) 897-5104
Richard D Zak, MD
1300 N Highland Ave, Ste 1,
Aurora, IL 60506

Ph: (630) 897-5104

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