Dr Benjamin July Bittner, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr Benjamin July Bittner, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He went to Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc and his current practice location is 9403 Highway 707 Ste C, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 443-6000.

Dr Benjamin July Bittner is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1455) 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 1518185180.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin July Bittner, OD
9403 Highway 707 Ste C,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7758
(843) 443-6000
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin July Bittner
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location9403 Highway 707 Ste C, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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 Benjamin July Bittner attended and graduated from Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518185180
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800110560
  • Enrollment ID: I20150129000234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin July Bittner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518185180NPI-NPPES
DA9536MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1455 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc59910296542

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 Benjamin July Bittner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBenjamin J Bittner Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396142899
PECOS PAC ID: 5991029654
Enrollment ID: O20150129000186

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 Benjamin July Bittner 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 Benjamin July Bittner, OD
341 Palmetto Glen Dr,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-6396

Ph: (843) 748-0038
Dr Benjamin July Bittner, OD
9403 Highway 707 Ste C,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7758

Ph: (843) 443-6000

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