Richard Imes, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Francisco, CA

Richard Imes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in San Francisco, California. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Alameda Health System and his current practice location is 2340 Clay Street, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 363-8170.

Richard Imes is licensed to practice in California (license number G38145) 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 1053483354.

Contact Information

Richard Imes, MD
2340 Clay Street,
San Francisco, CA 94120
(925) 363-8170
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Imes
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience53 Years
Location2340 Clay Street, San Francisco, California
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 Imes attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053483354
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254493547
  • Enrollment ID: I20081220000049

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Imes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053483354NPI-NPPES
00G381450MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G38145 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alameda Health System3779494521504

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 Imes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlameda Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740332931
PECOS PAC ID: 3779494521
Enrollment ID: O20031110000764

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 Imes 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 Imes, MD
4996 Miloen Rd,
Martinez, CA 94553

Ph: (925) 363-8170
Richard Imes, MD
2340 Clay Street,
San Francisco, CA 94120

Ph: (925) 363-8170

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