Dr Douglas D Hocking, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint Clairsville, OH

Dr Douglas D Hocking, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 107 Plaza Dr, Suite L, Saint Clairsville, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 695-0444.

Dr Douglas D Hocking is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 3416/T746) 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 1659363406.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas D Hocking, OD
107 Plaza Dr, Suite L,
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-8786
(740) 695-0444
(740) 695-0444

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas D Hocking
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location107 Plaza Dr, Saint Clairsville, Ohio
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 Douglas D Hocking attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659363406
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597775155
  • Enrollment ID: I20060426000580

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas D Hocking such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659363406NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3416/T746 (Ohio)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 Douglas D Hocking allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptometric Management Group Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265534093
PECOS PAC ID: 7517034291
Enrollment ID: O20080922000553

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 Douglas D Hocking 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 Douglas D Hocking, OD
107 Plaza Dr, Suite L,
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-8735

Ph: (740) 695-0444
Dr Douglas D Hocking, OD
107 Plaza Dr, Suite L,
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-8786

Ph: (740) 695-0444

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