Dr Christopher Turner, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Portsmouth, NH

Dr Christopher Turner, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyesight Ophthalmic Services Pllc and his current practice location is 155 Borthwick Ave, Suite 200 East, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (603) 501-7868.

Dr Christopher Turner is licensed to practice in New Hampshire (license number 0714) 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 1194728113.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Turner, OD
155 Borthwick Ave, Suite 200 East,
Portsmouth, NH 03801-7156
(603) 501-7868
(603) 501-7856

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Turner
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location155 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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 Turner attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194728113
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103815345
  • Enrollment ID: I20040610000463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Turner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194728113NPI-NPPES
30352916MedicaidNH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 0714 (New Hampshire)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 0714 (New Hampshire)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyesight Ophthalmic Services Pllc397158860916

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 Turner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyesight Ophthalmic Services Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073736310
PECOS PAC ID: 3971588609
Enrollment ID: O20080422000531

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 Turner 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 Turner, OD
155 Borthwick Ave, Suite 200 East,
Portsmouth, NH 03801-7156

Ph: (603) 501-7868
Dr Christopher Turner, OD
155 Borthwick Ave, Suite 200 East,
Portsmouth, NH 03801-7156

Ph: (603) 501-7868

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