Dr Mark W Wellnitz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Glencoe, MN

Dr Mark W Wellnitz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Glencoe, Minnesota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Southwest Eye Care Inc and his current practice location is 1201 Greeley Ave N # 3, Glencoe, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 864-2020.

Dr Mark W Wellnitz is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 3209) 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 1528374600.

Contact Information

Dr Mark W Wellnitz, OD
1201 Greeley Ave N # 3,
Glencoe, MN 55336-2135
(320) 864-2020
(320) 864-6678

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark W Wellnitz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location1201 Greeley Ave N # 3, Glencoe, Minnesota
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 W Wellnitz attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528374600
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678762051
  • Enrollment ID: I20110117000234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark W Wellnitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528374600NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3209 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwest Eye Care Inc56987094919

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 W Wellnitz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthwest Eye Care Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679623862
PECOS PAC ID: 5698709491
Enrollment ID: O20050921000661

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 W Wellnitz 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 W Wellnitz, OD
330 Monroe St Ne, Apt 2,
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2364

Ph: (608) 658-1571
Dr Mark W Wellnitz, OD
1201 Greeley Ave N # 3,
Glencoe, MN 55336-2135

Ph: (320) 864-2020

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1234 Greeley Ave N, Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone: 320-864-6111    Fax: 320-864-6134
Dr. Aubree Thorseth, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1201 Greeley Ave N # 3, Glencoe, MN 55336
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Southwest Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1201 Greeley Ave N # 3, Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone: 320-864-2020    Fax: 320-864-6684

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