Dr Bernard Arnold, OD - Medicare Optometrist in North Charleston, SC

Dr Bernard Arnold, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in North Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Focus Eye Care Center Pc and his current practice location is 7685 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 795-7971.

Dr Bernard Arnold is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 50-00501) 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 1235155292.

Contact Information

Dr Bernard Arnold, OD
7685 Northwoods Blvd,
North Charleston, SC 29406-4002
(843) 795-7971
(843) 795-6689

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bernard Arnold
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience53 Years
Location7685 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, 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 Bernard Arnold attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235155292
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/23/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294870440
  • Enrollment ID: I20100226000740

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bernard Arnold such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235155292NPI-NPPES
D05019MedicaidSC
580002170OtherSCRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 50-00501 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Focus Eye Care Center Pc40826073466

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 Bernard Arnold allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFocus Eye Care Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295777696
PECOS PAC ID: 4082607346
Enrollment ID: O20040405000635
Provider NameManter Optometric,llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295713980
PECOS PAC ID: 6305938671
Enrollment ID: O20070816000811

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 Bernard Arnold 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 Bernard Arnold, OD
1451 Bare Rd,
West Jefferson, NC 28694-9183

Ph: (843) 795-7971
Dr Bernard Arnold, OD
7685 Northwoods Blvd,
North Charleston, SC 29406-4002

Ph: (843) 795-7971

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