Carlos R Defreitas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in North Dartmouth, MA

Carlos R Defreitas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Charles M Collins Md Ltd, Advanced Eye Centers Inc and his current practice location is 500 Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 110, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 717-0270.

Carlos R Defreitas is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3839) 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 1336136894.

Contact Information

Carlos R Defreitas, OD
500 Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 110,
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1278
(508) 717-0270
(508) 995-3060

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameCarlos R Defreitas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location500 Faunce Corner Rd, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
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:
  • Carlos R Defreitas attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336136894
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446385264
  • Enrollment ID: I20100323000262

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carlos R Defreitas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336136894NPI-NPPES
0369969MedicaidMA
9007998MedicaidRI
W16157OtherMAB/C B/S OF MASS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODTG00461 (Rhode Island)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 3839 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles M Collins Md Ltd97391115844
Advanced Eye Centers Inc852705253914

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. Carlos R Defreitas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCharles M Collins Md Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851492482
PECOS PAC ID: 9739111584
Enrollment ID: O20080815000034

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. Carlos R Defreitas 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
Carlos R Defreitas, OD
500 Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 110,
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1278

Ph: (508) 717-0270
Carlos R Defreitas, OD
500 Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 110,
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1278

Ph: (508) 717-0270

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