Bennett W Nelson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waite Park, MN

Bennett W Nelson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waite Park, Minnesota. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eagan Eye Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 206 Division St, Waite Park, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 253-0365.

Bennett W Nelson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 3091) 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 1063571305.

Contact Information

Bennett W Nelson, OD
206 Division St,
Waite Park, MN 56387-1331
(320) 253-0365
(320) 253-9401

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBennett W Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location206 Division St, Waite Park, Minnesota
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:
  • Bennett W Nelson attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063571305
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911003678
  • Enrollment ID: I20070912000461

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bennett W Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063571305NPI-NPPES
HP82012OtherHEALTH PARTNERS
XX0531051795OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
453K2NEOtherMNBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3091 (Minnesota)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist (Illinois)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eagan Eye Clinic Llc034522074536

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. Bennett W Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEagan Eye Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477732337
PECOS PAC ID: 0345220745
Enrollment ID: O20040726000300

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. Bennett W Nelson 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
Bennett W Nelson, OD
206 Division St,
Waite Park, MN 56387-1331

Ph: (320) 253-0365
Bennett W Nelson, OD
206 Division St,
Waite Park, MN 56387-1331

Ph: (320) 253-0365

Reviews and Comments


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