Dirk S Colby, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Golden Valley, MN

Dirk S Colby, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Golden Valley, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice West Metro Ophthalmology Pa and his current practice location is 5851 Duluth St, Ste 215, Golden Valley, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 546-8422.

Dirk S Colby is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2668) 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 1548266273.

Contact Information

Dirk S Colby, OD
5851 Duluth St, Ste 215,
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3956
(763) 546-8422
(763) 546-8114

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDirk S Colby
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location5851 Duluth St, Golden Valley, Minnesota
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:
  • Dirk S Colby attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548266273
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749315364
  • Enrollment ID: I20100320000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dirk S Colby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548266273NPI-NPPES
410042866OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE
2200705OtherMNMEDICA CHOICE
013537200MedicaidMN
69Q24COOtherMNBCBS OF MN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2668 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Metro Ophthalmology Pa872906784811

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. Dirk S Colby allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWest Metro Ophthalmology Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760523518
PECOS PAC ID: 8729067848
Enrollment ID: O20040714000308

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. Dirk S Colby 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
Dirk S Colby, OD
5851 Duluth St, Ste 215,
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3956

Ph: (763) 546-8422
Dirk S Colby, OD
5851 Duluth St, Ste 215,
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3956

Ph: (763) 546-8422

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