Dr John Christopher Hanford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Traverse City, MI

Dr John Christopher Hanford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Traverse City, Michigan. He went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2640 Crossing Cir, Traverse City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 933-7195.

Dr John Christopher Hanford is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003271) 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 1760436042.

Contact Information

Dr John Christopher Hanford, OD
2640 Crossing Cir,
Traverse City, MI 49684-7930
(231) 933-7195
(231) 933-7197

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Christopher Hanford
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location2640 Crossing Cir, Traverse City, Michigan
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 Christopher Hanford attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760436042
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739087610
  • Enrollment ID: I20031230000327

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Christopher Hanford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760436042NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003271 (Michigan)Primary

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 Christopher Hanford allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJohn Christopher Hanford Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356379929
PECOS PAC ID: 1951313279
Enrollment ID: O20060630000289

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 Christopher Hanford 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 Christopher Hanford, OD
5226 S Shoreview Cir,
Suttons Bay, MI 49682-9164

Ph: (231) 933-7195
Dr John Christopher Hanford, OD
2640 Crossing Cir,
Traverse City, MI 49684-7930

Ph: (231) 933-7195

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