Dr Joseph Francis Followell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Van Buren, AR

Dr Joseph Francis Followell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Van Buren, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 825 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 474-2532.

Dr Joseph Francis Followell is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number 2601) 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 1578753364.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Francis Followell, OD
825 Fayetteville Rd,
Van Buren, AR 72956-3422
(479) 474-2532
(479) 474-0993

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Francis Followell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location825 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, Arkansas
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 Joseph Francis Followell graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578753364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830286244
  • Enrollment ID: I20091120000588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Francis Followell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578753364NPI-NPPES
200119120AMedicaidOK
166499722MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2601 (Arkansas)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 2524 (Oklahoma)Secondary

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 Joseph Francis Followell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJoseph Followell Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912470477
PECOS PAC ID: 4183957731
Enrollment ID: O20190613000522

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 Joseph Francis Followell 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 Joseph Francis Followell, OD
825 Fayetteville Rd,
Van Buren, AR 72956-3422

Ph: (479) 474-2532
Dr Joseph Francis Followell, OD
825 Fayetteville Rd,
Van Buren, AR 72956-3422

Ph: (479) 474-2532

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