Stephen Joseph Capps, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hendersonville, NC

Stephen Joseph Capps, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Ophthalmology Pa and his current practice location is 630 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 693-0747.

Stephen Joseph Capps is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2012-02008) 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 1568552297.

Contact Information

Stephen Joseph Capps, MD
630 5th Ave W,
Hendersonville, NC 28739-4206
(828) 693-0747
(828) 693-0947

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Joseph Capps
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location630 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, 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:
  • Stephen Joseph Capps attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568552297
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789779950
  • Enrollment ID: I20130225000226

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Joseph Capps such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568552297NPI-NPPES
5922416MedicaidNC
1927112MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology L7761R (Louisiana)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 2012-02008 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Lukes HospitalColumbus, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Ophthalmology Pa14563256049

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. Stephen Joseph Capps allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Ophthalmology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710936190
PECOS PAC ID: 1456325604
Enrollment ID: O20040823001451

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. Stephen Joseph Capps 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
Stephen Joseph Capps, MD
630 5th Ave W,
Hendersonville, NC 28739-4206

Ph: (828) 693-0747
Stephen Joseph Capps, MD
630 5th Ave W,
Hendersonville, NC 28739-4206

Ph: (828) 693-0747

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