Dr David J Helton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Atmore, AL

Dr David J Helton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Atmore, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Eye Care Llc, Helton Vision Associates Pc and his current practice location is 166 Lindberg Ave, Atmore, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 368-8767.

Dr David J Helton is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number SA94TA667) 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 1467473835.

Contact Information

Dr David J Helton, OD
166 Lindberg Ave,
Atmore, AL 36502-3206
(251) 368-8767
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr David J Helton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location166 Lindberg Ave, Atmore, Alabama
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 David J Helton attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467473835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436100237
  • Enrollment ID: I20050209000663

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David J Helton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467473835NPI-NPPES
009980075MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist SA94TA667 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Eye Care Llc98304703352
Helton Vision Associates Pc69018577962

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 David J Helton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHelton Vision Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467504100
PECOS PAC ID: 6901857796
Enrollment ID: O20050209000644
Provider NameCoastal Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710433271
PECOS PAC ID: 9830470335
Enrollment ID: O20161221000455

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 David J Helton 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 David J Helton, OD
166 Lindberg Ave,
Atmore, AL 36502-3206

Ph: (251) 368-8767
Dr David J Helton, OD
166 Lindberg Ave,
Atmore, AL 36502-3206

Ph: (251) 368-8767

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