Dr Gifford Piper, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Altoona, PA

Dr Gifford Piper, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Archibald R Morris Od and his current practice location is 515 26th St, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 942-3200.

Dr Gifford Piper is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG002780) 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 1538573506.

Contact Information

Dr Gifford Piper, OD
515 26th St,
Altoona, PA 16602-2026
(814) 942-3200
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gifford Piper
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location515 26th St, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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 Gifford Piper attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538573506
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2014
  • Last Update Date: 06/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698091502
  • Enrollment ID: I20150311000871

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gifford Piper such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538573506NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG002780 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Archibald R Morris Od51937629532

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 Gifford Piper allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameArchibald R Morris Od
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316012107
PECOS PAC ID: 5193762953
Enrollment ID: O20050413000282

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 Gifford Piper 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 Gifford Piper, OD
515 26th St,
Altoona, PA 16602-2026

Ph: (814) 942-3200
Dr Gifford Piper, OD
515 26th St,
Altoona, PA 16602-2026

Ph: (814) 942-3200

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