Dr Amy Himmelstein, - Medicare Optometrist in Bristol, CT

Dr Amy Himmelstein, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bristol, Connecticut. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 751 Farmington Ave, Bristol, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 582-2166.

Dr Amy Himmelstein is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 1085) 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 1245257153.

Contact Information

Dr Amy Himmelstein,
751 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-3900
(860) 582-2166
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Amy Himmelstein
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location751 Farmington Ave, Bristol, Connecticut
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:
  • Dr Amy Himmelstein attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245257153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820110661
  • Enrollment ID: I20120717000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amy Himmelstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245257153NPI-NPPES
410000961OtherMEDICARE ID - TYPE UNSPECIFIED
004133823MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1085 (Connecticut)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. Dr Amy Himmelstein allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOptometric Associates Of Bristol, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114287505
PECOS PAC ID: 1355462474
Enrollment ID: O20120717000643

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. Dr Amy Himmelstein 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
Dr Amy Himmelstein,
751 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-3900

Ph: (860) 582-2166
Dr Amy Himmelstein,
751 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-3900

Ph: (860) 582-2166

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