Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr, OD, PHD - Medicare Optometrist in Wilmington, NC

Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr, OD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Edward L. Paul, Jr., O.d., Ph.d., P.a. and his current practice location is 1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230, Wilmington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 256-6364.

Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1227) 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 1043377948.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr, OD, PHD
1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230,
Wilmington, NC 28403-5745
(910) 256-6364
(910) 256-6617

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Lee Paul Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230, Wilmington, North Carolina
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 Edward Lee Paul Jr attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043377948
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597864447
  • Enrollment ID: I20070619000253

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043377948NPI-NPPES
246507HOtherNCMEDICARE PERF PROV #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1227 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edward L. Paul, Jr., O.d., Ph.d., P.a.09413098924

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 Edward Lee Paul Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEdward L. Paul, Jr., O.d., Ph.d., P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225231756
PECOS PAC ID: 0941309892
Enrollment ID: O20070619000263

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 Edward Lee Paul Jr 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 Edward Lee Paul Jr, OD, PHD
1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230,
Wilmington, NC 28403-5745

Ph: (910) 256-6364
Dr Edward Lee Paul Jr, OD, PHD
1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230,
Wilmington, NC 28403-5745

Ph: (910) 256-6364

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