Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Virginia. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd and his current practice location is 601 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 858-2022.

Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000736) 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 1558307710.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062
(804) 858-2022
(804) 423-9090

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Patrick Nilsen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location601 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, Virginia
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 Patrick Nilsen attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558307710
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597859264
  • Enrollment ID: I20070926000220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558307710NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000736 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd54968401428

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 Patrick Nilsen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOatman Nilsen & Associates Optometrists Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235286402
PECOS PAC ID: 5496840142
Enrollment ID: O20070926001011

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 Patrick Nilsen 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 Patrick Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062

Ph: (804) 858-2020
Dr Eric Patrick Nilsen, OD
601 N Courthouse Rd,
Richmond, VA 23236-4062

Ph: (804) 858-2022

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