Dr Gregory G Char, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Orange, CA

Dr Gregory G Char, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Orange, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Alvin Arellano Od Inc and his current practice location is 850 E Chapman Ave, Ste B, Orange, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (714) 538-1434.

Dr Gregory G Char is licensed to practice in California (license number 7901T) 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 1154481216.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory G Char, OD
850 E Chapman Ave, Ste B,
Orange, CA 92866-1649
(714) 538-1434
(714) 639-2530

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory G Char
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location850 E Chapman Ave, Orange, California
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 G Char attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154481216
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002926458
  • Enrollment ID: I20111117000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory G Char such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154481216NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7901T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alvin Arellano Od Inc93351826256

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 G Char allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAlvin Arellano Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275653222
PECOS PAC ID: 9335182625
Enrollment ID: O20050628001287

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 G Char 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 G Char, OD
850 E Chapman Ave, Ste B,
Orange, CA 92866-1649

Ph: (714) 538-1434
Dr Gregory G Char, OD
850 E Chapman Ave, Ste B,
Orange, CA 92866-1649

Ph: (714) 538-1434

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