Dr Gretchen L Langkawel, - Medicare Optometrist in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Gretchen L Langkawel, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 7402 Highway 69 S, Suite I, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 752-0320.

Dr Gretchen L Langkawel is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number SA95TA668) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1306941612.

Contact Information

Dr Gretchen L Langkawel,
7402 Highway 69 S, Suite I,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-1300
(205) 752-0320
(205) 752-0993

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gretchen L Langkawel
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location7402 Highway 69 S, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gretchen L Langkawel attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306941612
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941266365
  • Enrollment ID: I20041207001301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gretchen L Langkawel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306941612NPI-NPPES
051526297MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist SA95TA668 (Alabama)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 Gretchen L Langkawel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePrecision Eyecare
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891931333
PECOS PAC ID: 5395800122
Enrollment ID: O20090211000494

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 Gretchen L Langkawel 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 Gretchen L Langkawel,
7402 Highway 69 South, Suite I,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Ph: (205) 752-0320
Dr Gretchen L Langkawel,
7402 Highway 69 S, Suite I,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-1300

Ph: (205) 752-0320

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