Dr Maria Fernanda Varela, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Farmington, CT

Dr Maria Fernanda Varela, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Pediatrics" provider in Farmington, Connecticut. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc and her current practice location is 366 Colt Hwy, Farmington, Connecticut. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 409-0449.

Dr Maria Fernanda Varela is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 2848) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1992951750.

Contact Information

Dr Maria Fernanda Varela, OD
366 Colt Hwy,
Farmington, CT 06032-2547
(860) 409-0449
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Maria Fernanda Varela
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location366 Colt Hwy, Farmington, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Maria Fernanda Varela attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992951750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/13/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143383752
  • Enrollment ID: I20120711000480

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Maria Fernanda Varela such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992951750NPI-NPPES
1992951750MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 4660 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 2848 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc6002720117152

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 Maria Fernanda Varela allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameConnecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669448882
PECOS PAC ID: 6002720117
Enrollment ID: O20031113000468

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 Maria Fernanda Varela 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 Maria Fernanda Varela, OD
55 Linbrook Rd,
West Hartford, CT 06107-1228

Ph: (617) 733-7492
Dr Maria Fernanda Varela, OD
366 Colt Hwy,
Farmington, CT 06032-2547

Ph: (860) 409-0449

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