Christine L Semler-blue, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Story City, IA

Christine L Semler-blue, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Story City, Iowa. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Wolfe Clinic Eye Centers Lc and her current practice location is 619 Broad St, Story City, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 754-6200.

Christine L Semler-blue is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 02173) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568454379.

Contact Information

Christine L Semler-blue, OD
619 Broad St,
Story City, IA 50248-1200
(641) 754-6200
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristine L Semler-blue
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location619 Broad St, Story City, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christine L Semler-blue attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568454379
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446246243
  • Enrollment ID: I20040426000033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine L Semler-blue such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568454379NPI-NPPES
2211045MedicaidIA
P00154323OtherIARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 02173 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wolfe Clinic Eye Centers Lc185028547911

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. Christine L Semler-blue allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWolfe Clinic Eye Centers Lc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720067424
PECOS PAC ID: 1850285479
Enrollment ID: O20040212000679

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. Christine L Semler-blue 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
Christine L Semler-blue, OD
309 E Church St,
Marshalltown, IA 50158-2946

Ph: (641) 754-6200
Christine L Semler-blue, OD
619 Broad St,
Story City, IA 50248-1200

Ph: (641) 754-6200

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Optometrist in Story City, IA


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