Dr John Brent Altfillisch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ottumwa, IA

Dr John Brent Altfillisch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ottumwa, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1967 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Gulf Coast Optometry Pa and his current practice location is 224 E Main Street, Ottumwa, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 684-5463.

Dr John Brent Altfillisch is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 1537) 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 1154420172.

Contact Information

Dr John Brent Altfillisch, OD
224 E Main Street,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-2916
(641) 684-5463
(641) 684-5475

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Brent Altfillisch
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience57 Years
Location224 E Main Street, Ottumwa, Iowa
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 John Brent Altfillisch graduated from medical school in 1967
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154420172
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355333741
  • Enrollment ID: I20110524000837

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Brent Altfillisch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154420172NPI-NPPES
0098848MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1537 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gulf Coast Optometry Pa094135953344

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 John Brent Altfillisch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. J. Brent Altfillisch, O.d. P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467449686
PECOS PAC ID: 9638161029
Enrollment ID: O20040402001346
Provider NameGulf Coast Optometry Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083859409
PECOS PAC ID: 0941359533
Enrollment ID: O20190130001662

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 John Brent Altfillisch 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 John Brent Altfillisch, OD
Po Box 994, 224 E Main Street,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-2916

Ph: (641) 684-5463
Dr John Brent Altfillisch, OD
224 E Main Street,
Ottumwa, IA 52501-2916

Ph: (641) 684-5463

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