Dr Armando Rafael, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Meriden, CT

Dr Armando Rafael, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Meriden, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice B.e.k Eyecare, Inc and his current practice location is 512 W Main St, Castle View Plaza, Meriden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 235-2015.

Dr Armando Rafael is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number CT1012) 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 1043393473.

Contact Information

Dr Armando Rafael, OD
512 W Main St, Castle View Plaza,
Meriden, CT 06451-2758
(203) 235-2015
(203) 238-1432

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Armando Rafael
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location512 W Main St, Meriden, Connecticut
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 Armando Rafael graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043393473
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486742707
  • Enrollment ID: I20071120000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Armando Rafael such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043393473NPI-NPPES
004061248MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist CT1012 (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 Armando Rafael allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameB.e.k Eyecare, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295939155
PECOS PAC ID: 3476671694
Enrollment ID: O20110608000606
Provider NamePlainville Optometrics Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659663615
PECOS PAC ID: 8921247792
Enrollment ID: O20130627000197

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 Armando Rafael 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 Armando Rafael, OD
512 W Main St, Castle View Plaza,
Meriden, CT 06451-2758

Ph: (203) 235-2015
Dr Armando Rafael, OD
512 W Main St, Castle View Plaza,
Meriden, CT 06451-2758

Ph: (203) 235-2015

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