Dr Howard M Mcfarland, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Greensboro, NC

Dr Howard M Mcfarland, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Greensboro, North Carolina. He went to Southern 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 Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc and his current practice location is 3354 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 387-0930.

Dr Howard M Mcfarland is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1121) 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 1154379204.

Contact Information

Dr Howard M Mcfarland, OD
3354 W Friendly Ave,
Greensboro, NC 27410-4888
(336) 387-0930
(336) 387-0938

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Howard M Mcfarland
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location3354 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina
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 Howard M Mcfarland attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154379204
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325038490
  • Enrollment ID: I20100730000939

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard M Mcfarland such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154379204NPI-NPPES
8909572MedicaidNC
09572OtherNCBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1121 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc6608019096134

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 Howard M Mcfarland allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023183563
PECOS PAC ID: 6608019096
Enrollment ID: O20130904000726

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 Howard M Mcfarland 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 Howard M Mcfarland, OD
1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520,
Vienna, VA 22182-3970

Ph: (703) 847-8899
Dr Howard M Mcfarland, OD
3354 W Friendly Ave,
Greensboro, NC 27410-4888

Ph: (336) 387-0930

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