Dr Janet C Whelan, OD, PA - Medicare Optometrist in Biddeford, ME

Dr Janet C Whelan, OD, PA is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Biddeford, Maine. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Janet C Whelan Od Pa and her current practice location is 3 Beacon Ave, Ste 101, Biddeford, Maine. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 284-4231.

Dr Janet C Whelan is licensed to practice in Maine (license number OPT715) 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 1457356024.

Contact Information

Dr Janet C Whelan, OD, PA
3 Beacon Ave, Ste 101,
Biddeford, ME 04005-2917
(207) 284-4231
(207) 283-4234

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Janet C Whelan
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location3 Beacon Ave, Biddeford, Maine
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 Janet C Whelan attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457356024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456308717
  • Enrollment ID: I20050629001021

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Janet C Whelan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457356024NPI-NPPES
000654OtherMEANTHEM BCBS
1041325OtherMEAETNA
238760099MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT715 (Maine)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Janet C Whelan Od Pa79119542762

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 Janet C Whelan allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameJanet C Whelan Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083811863
PECOS PAC ID: 7911954276
Enrollment ID: O20050407001197

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 Janet C Whelan 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 Janet C Whelan, OD, PA
3 Beacon Ave, Ste 101,
Biddeford, ME 04005-2917

Ph: (207) 284-4231
Dr Janet C Whelan, OD, PA
3 Beacon Ave, Ste 101,
Biddeford, ME 04005-2917

Ph: (207) 284-4231

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