Dr Arif Iqbal, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

Dr Arif Iqbal, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2454 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 537-2020.

Dr Arif Iqbal is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 03950TG) 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 1093991366.

Contact Information

Dr Arif Iqbal, OD
2454 Fm 1960 Rd W,
Houston, TX 77068-3720
(281) 537-2020
(281) 537-2020

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Arif Iqbal
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location2454 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, Texas
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:
  • Dr Arif Iqbal attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093991366
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305829649
  • Enrollment ID: I20040609000382

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arif Iqbal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093991366NPI-NPPES
901620MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 03950TG (Texas)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 Arif Iqbal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePreferred Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124161831
PECOS PAC ID: 1456334788
Enrollment ID: O20040609001183

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 Arif Iqbal 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 Arif Iqbal, OD
2454 Fm 1960 Rd W,
Houston, TX 77068-3720

Ph: (281) 537-2020
Dr Arif Iqbal, OD
2454 Fm 1960 Rd W,
Houston, TX 77068-3720

Ph: (281) 537-2020

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