Dr Gary Brian Atkinson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Athens, GA

Dr Gary Brian Atkinson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Athens, Georgia. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Board Of Regents Of The University System Of Georgia and his current practice location is 55 Carlton Street, Uga University Health Center, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 542-5617.

Dr Gary Brian Atkinson is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number OPT002445) 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 1164614996.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Brian Atkinson, OD
55 Carlton Street, Uga University Health Center,
Athens, GA 30602-1755
(706) 542-5617
(706) 227-4763

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Brian Atkinson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location55 Carlton Street, Athens, Georgia
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 Gary Brian Atkinson attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164614996
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022195312
  • Enrollment ID: I20080410000743

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Brian Atkinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164614996NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-B29-TA-734 (Alabama)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OPT002445 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Board Of Regents Of The University System Of Georgia872906096711

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 Gary Brian Atkinson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBoard Of Regents Of The University System Of Georgia
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376640557
PECOS PAC ID: 8729060967
Enrollment ID: O20040602001084

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 Gary Brian Atkinson 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 Gary Brian Atkinson, OD
230 Kylas Way,
Hull, GA 30646-3884

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Dr Gary Brian Atkinson, OD
55 Carlton Street, Uga University Health Center,
Athens, GA 30602-1755

Ph: (706) 542-5617

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