Darrin James Karcher, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Van Wert, OH

Darrin James Karcher, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Van Wert, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Van Wert Vision Ltd and his current practice location is 1183 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 238-9244.

Darrin James Karcher is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 4944) 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 1235100652.

Contact Information

Darrin James Karcher, OD
1183 Westwood Drive,
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-9244
(419) 238-4695

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDarrin James Karcher
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location1183 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio
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:
  • Darrin James Karcher attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235100652
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002703972
  • Enrollment ID: I20040304000053

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Darrin James Karcher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235100652NPI-NPPES
000000322374OtherOHBLUE CROSS
2445296MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4944 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Van Wert Vision Ltd18502889112

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. Darrin James Karcher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVan Wert Vision Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699973677
PECOS PAC ID: 1850288911
Enrollment ID: O20040303000107

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. Darrin James Karcher 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
Darrin James Karcher, OD
1183 Westwood Drive,
Van Wert, OH 45891

Ph: (419) 238-9244
Darrin James Karcher, OD
1183 Westwood Drive,
Van Wert, OH 45891

Ph: (419) 238-9244

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Optometrist in Van Wert, OH

Dr. Dennis Joseph Miller, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 321 W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: 419-238-5503    Fax: 419-238-9412
Mark Alan Bidlack, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1183 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: 419-238-9244    Fax: 419-238-4695
Van Wert Vision Ltd
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1183 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: 419-238-9244    Fax: 419-238-4695

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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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