Dr Eric M Tjelle, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN

Dr Eric M Tjelle, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Eye Center Pa and his current practice location is 1720 Hwy 59 Se, Suite 1 Box 505, Thief River Falls, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 681-3300.

Dr Eric M Tjelle is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2833) 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 1093732612.

Contact Information

Dr Eric M Tjelle, OD
1720 Hwy 59 Se, Suite 1 Box 505,
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-3300
(218) 681-6733

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric M Tjelle
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location1720 Hwy 59 Se, Thief River Falls, Minnesota
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 Eric M Tjelle attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093732612
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395630115
  • Enrollment ID: I20040219000411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric M Tjelle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093732612NPI-NPPES
644201041982OtherPREF
289M4TJOtherMNBC
2282569OtherMEDICA
928102900MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2833 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Eye Center Pa01431159232

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 Eric M Tjelle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorthwest Eye Center Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831156645
PECOS PAC ID: 0143115923
Enrollment ID: O20040219000833

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 Eric M Tjelle 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 Eric M Tjelle, OD
1720 Hwy 59 Se, Suite 1 Box 505,
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Ph: (218) 681-3300
Dr Eric M Tjelle, OD
1720 Hwy 59 Se, Suite 1 Box 505,
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Ph: (218) 681-3300

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