Dr John Edward Gorz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Algoma, WI

Dr John Edward Gorz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Algoma, Wisconsin. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd and his current practice location is 1021 Jefferson St, Algoma, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (920) 487-2020.

Dr John Edward Gorz is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 1997) 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 1295710515.

Contact Information

Dr John Edward Gorz, OD
1021 Jefferson St,
Algoma, WI 54201-1737
(920) 487-2020
(920) 487-5022

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Edward Gorz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location1021 Jefferson St, Algoma, Wisconsin
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 Edward Gorz attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295710515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587745369
  • Enrollment ID: I20080118000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Edward Gorz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295710515NPI-NPPES
38574100MedicaidWI
000247383OtherWIMEDICARE PTAN
38709200MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1997 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd91332009003

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 Edward Gorz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780734418
PECOS PAC ID: 9133200900
Enrollment ID: O20080117000651
Provider NameOptivision Eye Care Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043386600
PECOS PAC ID: 3274743612
Enrollment ID: O20220114001149

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 Edward Gorz 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 Edward Gorz, OD
N 7881 Willow Dr,
Algoma, WI 54201-9699

Ph: (920) 487-2077
Dr John Edward Gorz, OD
1021 Jefferson St,
Algoma, WI 54201-1737

Ph: (920) 487-2020

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Optometrist in Algoma, WI

Dr. Michael John Gorz, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1021 Jefferson St, Algoma, WI 54201
Phone: 920-487-2020    

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