Dr Mark C Hurst, OPTOMETRIST, LTD - Medicare Optometrist in Mt Vernon, IL

Dr Mark C Hurst, OPTOMETRIST, LTD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mt Vernon, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 4 Westwood Drive, Mt Vernon, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 242-7810.

Dr Mark C Hurst is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046007393) 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 1912979311.

Contact Information

Dr Mark C Hurst, OPTOMETRIST, LTD
4 Westwood Drive,
Mt Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-7810
(618) 242-1867

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark C Hurst
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location4 Westwood Drive, Mt Vernon, Illinois
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 Mark C Hurst graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912979311
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800949629
  • Enrollment ID: I20090727000596

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark C Hurst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912979311NPI-NPPES
0622930001OtherADMINASTAR FEDERAL
1851561575OtherJURISDICTION B DME MAC
410046689OtherRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046007393 (Illinois)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 Mark C Hurst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Mark C Hurst Optometrist Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851561575
PECOS PAC ID: 9133272958
Enrollment ID: O20090727000635

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 Mark C Hurst 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 Mark C Hurst, OPTOMETRIST, LTD
4 Westwood Drive,
Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Ph: (618) 242-7810
Dr Mark C Hurst, OPTOMETRIST, LTD
4 Westwood Drive,
Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Ph: (618) 242-7810

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Optometrist in Mt Vernon, IL

Jennifer K Bass, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 112 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-244-0508    Fax: 618-244-0646

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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