Dr Christopher Michael Needham, OD - Medicare Optometrist in East Aurora, NY

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Dr Christopher Michael Needham, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in East Aurora, New York. He went to Nova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2017 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Buffalo Eye Optometry Pllc and his current practice location is 323 Main St, East Aurora, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 655-3225.

Dr Christopher Michael Needham is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV008624) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1942720628.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Michael Needham, OD
323 Main St,
East Aurora, NY 14052-1636
(716) 655-3225
(716) 655-5280

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Michael Needham
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location323 Main St, East Aurora, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Michael Needham attended and graduated from Nova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental Medicine in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942720628
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2017
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820368632
  • Enrollment ID: I20170726002349

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Michael Needham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942720628NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV008624 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Buffalo Eye Optometry Pllc40820064164

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 Michael Needham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Mac Optometrists Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750602991
PECOS PAC ID: 4284802547
Enrollment ID: O20110713000198
Provider NameBuffalo Eye Optometry Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285391458
PECOS PAC ID: 4082006416
Enrollment ID: O20220117000460

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 Michael Needham 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 Michael Needham, OD
6 Old Mill Run,
Depew, NY 14043-5008

Ph: (716) 668-4177		Dr Christopher Michael Needham, OD
323 Main St,
East Aurora, NY 14052-1636

Ph: (716) 655-3225

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