Dr Gregory A Foster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Neillsville, WI

Dr Gregory A Foster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Neillsville, Wisconsin. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 446 Court St, Neillsville, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (715) 743-3126.

Dr Gregory A Foster is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 1728-035) 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 1043294697.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory A Foster, OD
446 Court St,
Neillsville, WI 54456-1955
(715) 743-3126
(715) 743-5050

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory A Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location446 Court St, Neillsville, Wisconsin
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 Gregory A Foster attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043294697
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567353501
  • Enrollment ID: I20040507001240

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory A Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043294697NPI-NPPES
38518300MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1728-035 (Wisconsin)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 Gregory A Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFoster Primary Eye Care Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417195892
PECOS PAC ID: 0547317802
Enrollment ID: O20090402000656

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 Gregory A Foster 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 Gregory A Foster, OD
446 Court St, P.o. Box 31,
Neillsville, WI 54456-1955

Ph: (715) 743-3126
Dr Gregory A Foster, OD
446 Court St,
Neillsville, WI 54456-1955

Ph: (715) 743-3126

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Phone: 715-743-3126    Fax: 715-743-5050
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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 446 Court St, Neillsville, WI 54456
Phone: 715-743-3126    Fax: 715-743-5050

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