Derek Busenbark Ames, OD - Medicare Optometrist in St George, UT

Derek Busenbark Ames, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in St George, Utah. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2610 Pioneer Rd, St George, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (435) 674-9770.

Derek Busenbark Ames is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 7693840-9934) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174836431.

Contact Information

Derek Busenbark Ames, OD
2610 Pioneer Rd,
St George, UT 84790-7442
(435) 674-9770
(435) 674-9771

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDerek Busenbark Ames
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location2610 Pioneer Rd, St George, Utah
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Derek Busenbark Ames attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174836431
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2010
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446384895
  • Enrollment ID: I20100820000145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Busenbark Ames such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174836431NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7693840-9934 (Utah)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. Derek Busenbark Ames allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAmes Eyecare Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083977219
PECOS PAC ID: 3779735501
Enrollment ID: O20121130000380

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. Derek Busenbark Ames 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
Derek Busenbark Ames, OD
2610 Pioneer Rd,
St George, UT 84790-7442

Ph: (435) 674-9770
Derek Busenbark Ames, OD
2610 Pioneer Rd,
St George, UT 84790-7442

Ph: (435) 674-9770

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