Dr Bruce Wayne Howell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Graham, TX

Dr Bruce Wayne Howell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Graham, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Graham Eye Care Llc and his current practice location is 2200 State Highway 16 S, Graham, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (940) 549-1800.

Dr Bruce Wayne Howell is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 06776TG) 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 1124030812.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Wayne Howell, OD
2200 State Highway 16 S,
Graham, TX 76450-4616
(940) 549-1800
(940) 549-1818

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Wayne Howell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location2200 State Highway 16 S, Graham, 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 Bruce Wayne Howell graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124030812
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/01/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688606668
  • Enrollment ID: I20050910000151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Wayne Howell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124030812NPI-NPPES
81437QOtherTXBCBS
0571580001OtherTXDMERC REGIONC
176909301MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 06776TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Graham Eye Care Llc98303776052

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 Bruce Wayne Howell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGraham Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659678761
PECOS PAC ID: 9830377605
Enrollment ID: O20110627000095

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 Bruce Wayne Howell 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 Bruce Wayne Howell, OD
2200 State Highway 16 S,
Graham, TX 76450-4616

Ph: (940) 549-1800
Dr Bruce Wayne Howell, OD
2200 State Highway 16 S,
Graham, TX 76450-4616

Ph: (940) 549-1800

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