Dr Ben E Coutant, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Springfield, OR

Dr Ben E Coutant, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Springfield, Oregon. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2659 Olympic St, Springfield, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 744-6973.

Dr Ben E Coutant is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 2867ATI) 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 1285679878.

Contact Information

Dr Ben E Coutant, OD
2659 Olympic St,
Springfield, OR 97477-3473
(541) 744-6973
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ben E Coutant
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location2659 Olympic St, Springfield, Oregon
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 Ben E Coutant attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285679878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002884178
  • Enrollment ID: I20170915002762

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ben E Coutant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285679878NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2867ATI (Oregon)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 Ben E Coutant allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBen E Coutant Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649707639
PECOS PAC ID: 4688948524
Enrollment ID: O20170915002693

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 Ben E Coutant 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 Ben E Coutant, OD
4815 Willamette St,
Eugene, OR 97405-4835

Ph: (541) 556-9425
Dr Ben E Coutant, OD
2659 Olympic St,
Springfield, OR 97477-3473

Ph: (541) 744-6973

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