Dr Christopher Charles Owens, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Advance, NC

Dr Christopher Charles Owens, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Advance, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Center For Eye Care Od Pa and his current practice location is 5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100, Advance, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 940-2015.

Dr Christopher Charles Owens is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1835) 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 1649221961.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Charles Owens, OD
5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100,
Advance, NC 27006-6907
(336) 940-2015
(336) 940-2069

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Charles Owens
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location5380 Us Highway 158, Advance, North 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 Christopher Charles Owens attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649221961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840186086
  • Enrollment ID: I20040405001824

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Charles Owens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649221961NPI-NPPES
89093J6MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1835 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Center For Eye Care Od Pa76188638466

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 Christopher Charles Owens allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCarolina Center For Eye Care Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528141009
PECOS PAC ID: 7618863846
Enrollment ID: O20040225000419

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 Christopher Charles Owens 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 Christopher Charles Owens, OD
5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100,
Advance, NC 27006-6907

Ph: (336) 940-2015
Dr Christopher Charles Owens, OD
5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100,
Advance, NC 27006-6907

Ph: (336) 940-2015

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Optometrist in Advance, NC

Dr. Jeffrey Reile Bryson Tarr, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100, Advance, NC 27006
Phone: 336-940-2015    Fax: 336-940-2069
Dr. Ellyn Victoria Johnson, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100, Advance, NC 27006
Phone: 336-940-2015    Fax: 336-940-2069
Carolina Center For Eye Care, Od Pa
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5380 Us Highway 158, Suite 100, Advance, NC 27006
Phone: 336-940-2015    Fax: 336-940-2069
Lindsay Elizabeth Thornton, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5380 Us Highway 158, Advance, NC 27006
Phone: 336-940-2015    Fax: 336-940-2069

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