Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbus, Ohio. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice B And J Optical, Bethel Vision Center and her current practice location is 1960 Bethel Rd, Suite 150, Columbus, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (614) 459-4093.

Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 5746) and she also participates in the medicare program. She may accept medicare assignments (which means she may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1811197270.

Contact Information

Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer, OD
1960 Bethel Rd, Suite 150,
Columbus, OH 43220-1814
(614) 459-4093
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jennifer L Schmelzer
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location1960 Bethel Rd, Columbus, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. She may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811197270
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820157431
  • Enrollment ID: I20081111000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811197270NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5746 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
B And J Optical10523458992
Bethel Vision Center82240617002

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 Jennifer L Schmelzer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBethel Vision Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003002445
PECOS PAC ID: 8224061700
Enrollment ID: O20050915000076
Provider NameB & J Optical
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376739649
PECOS PAC ID: 1052345899
Enrollment ID: O20050921000918

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 Jennifer L Schmelzer 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 Jennifer L Schmelzer, OD
16 S Main St,
London, OH 43140-1211

Ph: (740) 852-0662
Dr Jennifer L Schmelzer, OD
1960 Bethel Rd, Suite 150,
Columbus, OH 43220-1814

Ph: (614) 459-4093

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