Dr Jerard W Brown, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Jerard W Brown, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc and his current practice location is 679 Kidder St, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 825-3491.

Dr Jerard W Brown is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG1338) 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 1376539916.

Contact Information

Dr Jerard W Brown, OD
679 Kidder St,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6908
(570) 825-3491
(570) 822-5654

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jerard W Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience53 Years
Location679 Kidder St, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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 Jerard W Brown attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376539916
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082653118
  • Enrollment ID: I20050428000473

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jerard W Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376539916NPI-NPPES
0016537180006MedicaidPA
BR1691698OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG1338 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc084062534973

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 Jerard W Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNortheastern Eye Institute
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366554172
PECOS PAC ID: 3577467489
Enrollment ID: O20031121000786
Provider NameVision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962046458
PECOS PAC ID: 0840625349
Enrollment ID: O20200110000050

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 Jerard W Brown 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 Jerard W Brown, OD
200 Mifflin Ave,
Scranton, PA 18503-1982

Ph: (570) 342-3145
Dr Jerard W Brown, OD
679 Kidder St,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6908

Ph: (570) 825-3491

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