Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alpena, MI

Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alpena, Michigan. He went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Skiba Vision Center, Pllc and his current practice location is 2368 Us 23 S, Alpena, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 356-9096.

Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number GS003032) 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 1982689022.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii, OD
2368 Us 23 S,
Alpena, MI 49707-4546
(989) 356-9096
(989) 356-3968

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location2368 Us 23 S, Alpena, Michigan
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 Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982689022
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/13/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395804488
  • Enrollment ID: I20081104000533

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982689022NPI-NPPES
2712967MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist GS003032 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Skiba Vision Center, Pllc35776226792

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 Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSkiba Vision Center, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487803201
PECOS PAC ID: 3577622679
Enrollment ID: O20081104000537

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 Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii 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 Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii, OD
2368 Us 23 South,
Alpena, MI 49707

Ph: (989) 356-9096
Dr Gerald Arthur Skiba Ii, OD
2368 Us 23 S,
Alpena, MI 49707-4546

Ph: (989) 356-9096

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