Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Meriden, CT

Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Meriden, Connecticut. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 105 Broad St, Meriden, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 235-9519.

Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 002189) 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 1558349738.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen, OD
105 Broad St,
Meriden, CT 06450-6516
(203) 235-9519
(203) 379-0289

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Lawrence Nielsen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location105 Broad St, Meriden, Connecticut
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 Craig Lawrence Nielsen attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558349738
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385766112
  • Enrollment ID: I20120103000429

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558349738NPI-NPPES
004086650MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 002189 (Connecticut)Primary

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 Craig Lawrence Nielsen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCraig L. Nielsen, O.d.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861691685
PECOS PAC ID: 1254459837
Enrollment ID: O20111208000006

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 Craig Lawrence Nielsen 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 Craig Lawrence Nielsen, OD
105 Broad St,
Meriden, CT 06450-6516

Ph: (203) 235-9519
Dr Craig Lawrence Nielsen, OD
105 Broad St,
Meriden, CT 06450-6516

Ph: (203) 235-9519

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