Dr C Chris Collins, O D - Medicare Optometrist in Vicksburg, MS

Dr C Chris Collins, O D is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Southern Eye Care Of Vicksburg Pa and his current practice location is 1206 Mission 66, Vicksburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 638-2081.

Dr C Chris Collins is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 522) 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 1679682835.

Contact Information

Dr C Chris Collins, O D
1206 Mission 66,
Vicksburg, MS 39183-3137
(601) 638-2081
(601) 638-2171

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr C Chris Collins
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location1206 Mission 66, Vicksburg, Mississippi
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 C Chris Collins attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679682835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971674417
  • Enrollment ID: I20080611000557

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr C Chris Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679682835NPI-NPPES
00087003MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 522 (Mississippi)Primary
332H00000XEyewear Supplier 522 (Mississippi)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Eye Care Of Vicksburg Pa56981509362

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 C Chris Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthern Eye Care Of Vicksburg Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558089979
PECOS PAC ID: 5698150936
Enrollment ID: O20220922001072

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 C Chris Collins 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 C Chris Collins, O D
1206 Mission 66,
Vicksburg, MS 39183-3137

Ph: (601) 638-2081
Dr C Chris Collins, O D
1206 Mission 66,
Vicksburg, MS 39183-3137

Ph: (601) 638-2081

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