Robert Lanier Groat, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Greensboro, NC

Robert Lanier Groat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Groat Eyecare Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 1317 N Elm St, Suite 4, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 378-1442.

Robert Lanier Groat is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 19234) 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 1033135108.

Contact Information

Robert Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Suite 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033
(336) 378-1442
(336) 378-1970

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Lanier Groat
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience54 Years
Location1317 N Elm St, Greensboro, North 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:
  • Robert Lanier Groat attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033135108
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517961196
  • Enrollment ID: I20100927000667

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Lanier Groat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033135108NPI-NPPES
1552894OtherNCCIGNA
19437OtherNCOPTICARE
37702OtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
8937702MedicaidNC
0800177OtherNCUNITED HEALTHCARE OF NC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 19234 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Groat Eyecare Associates, P.a.39715075595

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. Robert Lanier Groat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGroat Eyecare Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932125564
PECOS PAC ID: 3971507559
Enrollment ID: O20060913000377

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. Robert Lanier Groat 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
Robert Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Suite 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033

Ph: (336) 378-1442
Robert Lanier Groat, MD
1317 N Elm St, Suite 4,
Greensboro, NC 27401-1033

Ph: (336) 378-1442

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