Dr James Andrew Ho, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alabaster, AL

Dr James Andrew Ho, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alabaster, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Shepherd Eye Center Ltd and his current practice location is 300 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 949-2020.

Dr James Andrew Ho is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-D84-TA-A78) 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 1073034898.

Contact Information

Dr James Andrew Ho, OD
300 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 949-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Andrew Ho
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location300 1st St N, Alabaster, Alabama
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 James Andrew Ho attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073034898
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2017
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305119363
  • Enrollment ID: I20220601002086

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Andrew Ho such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073034898NPI-NPPES
1073034898MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1125 (Nevada)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist S-D84-TA-A78 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shepherd Eye Center Ltd923412590737

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 James Andrew Ho allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShepherd Eye Center Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487604054
PECOS PAC ID: 9234125907
Enrollment ID: O20040420001820

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 James Andrew Ho 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 James Andrew Ho, OD
1231 Sangster Rd,
Gadsden, AL 35901-5559

Ph: (256) 504-0767
Dr James Andrew Ho, OD
300 1st St N,
Alabaster, AL 35007

Ph: (205) 949-2020

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