Richard E Dechamplain, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Georgetown, SC

Richard E Dechamplain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Georgetown, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Eye Group, P.c. and his current practice location is 1200 Highmarket St, Suite 200, Georgetown, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 546-8421.

Richard E Dechamplain is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 16711) 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 1154343192.

Contact Information

Richard E Dechamplain, MD
1200 Highmarket St, Suite 200,
Georgetown, SC 29440-3227
(843) 546-8421
(843) 546-1173

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard E Dechamplain
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location1200 Highmarket St, Georgetown, South Carolina
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 E Dechamplain attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154343192
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547152811
  • Enrollment ID: I20101130000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard E Dechamplain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154343192NPI-NPPES
167116MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 16711 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Eye Group, P.c.246643471712

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 E Dechamplain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Eye Group, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821142720
PECOS PAC ID: 2466434717
Enrollment ID: O20041210000633

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 E Dechamplain 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 E Dechamplain, MD
1200 Highmarket St, Suite 200,
Georgetown, SC 29440-3227

Ph: (843) 546-8421
Richard E Dechamplain, MD
1200 Highmarket St, Suite 200,
Georgetown, SC 29440-3227

Ph: (843) 546-8421

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Georgetown, SC

Carole M. Young, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Highmarket St, Suite 200, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: 843-546-8421    Fax: 843-546-1173
Catherine Gasper Doegg, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: 803-546-8421    
Gerald R. Tiller, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1200 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: 843-546-8421    Fax: 843-546-1173

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