Dr Gerald Lee Cates, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Springfield, OR

Dr Gerald Lee Cates, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Springfield, Oregon. His current practice location is 1871 2nd St, Springfield, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 741-0122.

Dr Gerald Lee Cates is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 1033T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1770615205.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald Lee Cates, OD
1871 2nd St,
Springfield, OR 97477-2121
(541) 741-0122
(541) 988-3401

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald Lee Cates
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management
Location1871 2nd St, Springfield, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770615205
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224119631
  • Enrollment ID: I20151230002424

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald Lee Cates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770615205NPI-NPPES
028795MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1033T (Oregon)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 1033T (Oregon)Primary

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 Lee Cates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLwk P C
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851624019
PECOS PAC ID: 5890824247
Enrollment ID: O20100524000915

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 Lee Cates 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 Lee Cates, OD
1863 Pioneer Pkwy E, #303,
Springfield, OR 97477-3907

Ph: (541) 741-0122
Dr Gerald Lee Cates, OD
1871 2nd St,
Springfield, OR 97477-2121

Ph: (541) 741-0122

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