Chris M Scholz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Muscatine, IA

Chris M Scholz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Muscatine, Iowa. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice I Care Of Muscatine, Inc and his current practice location is 1700 Park Ave, Muscatine, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 263-2020.

Chris M Scholz is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 2138) 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 1649274051.

Contact Information

Chris M Scholz, OD
1700 Park Ave,
Muscatine, IA 52761-5434
(563) 263-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChris M Scholz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location1700 Park Ave, Muscatine, Iowa
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:
  • Chris M Scholz attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649274051
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789578014
  • Enrollment ID: I20100109000379

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chris M Scholz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649274051NPI-NPPES
0193037MedicaidIA
3193037MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2138 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
I Care Of Muscatine, Inc62047205353

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. Chris M Scholz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameI Care Of Muscatine, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891763884
PECOS PAC ID: 6204720535
Enrollment ID: O20040209001025
Provider NameI Care Of The Cedar Valley Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912517137
PECOS PAC ID: 1759708704
Enrollment ID: O20200904001249

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. Chris M Scholz 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
Chris M Scholz, OD
1893 N Isett Ave,
Muscatine, IA 52761-9747

Ph: (563) 263-4744
Chris M Scholz, OD
1700 Park Ave,
Muscatine, IA 52761-5434

Ph: (563) 263-2020

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