Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Copperas Cove, TX

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Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Copperas Cove, Texas. Her current practice location is 98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr, Copperas Cove, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 542-2020.

Chinelo Okpalaeze is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 10175T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1376138636.

Contact Information

Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr,
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2275
(254) 542-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChinelo Okpalaeze
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr, Copperas Cove, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376138636
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/08/2021
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779983051
  • Enrollment ID: I20210608000967

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chinelo Okpalaeze such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376138636NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 10175T (Texas)Primary

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. Chinelo Okpalaeze allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameTemple Optometrists Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932283710
PECOS PAC ID: 8022004597
Enrollment ID: O20040421000712
Provider NameSecond Texas Optometric Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487378162
PECOS PAC ID: 6305206673
Enrollment ID: O20230718002898
Provider NameFirst Texas Optometric Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235854746
PECOS PAC ID: 4284095738
Enrollment ID: O20230731002150

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. Chinelo Okpalaeze 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
Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
3508 Taylor Falls Dr,
Pflugerville, TX 78660-5516

Ph: () -		Chinelo Okpalaeze, OD
98 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr,
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2275

Ph: (254) 542-2020

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Optometrist in Copperas Cove, TX

Micheline D Taylor
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 304 E Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-547-2020    Fax: 254-542-6060
Mrs. Micheline D Young, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 304 E Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-547-2020    Fax: 254-542-6060
M D Young Od Pa
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 304 E Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-547-2020    Fax: 254-542-6060
Dr. John Thomas Berg, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2724 E Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-542-7540    Fax: 254-542-7541

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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