Dr Melvin L Farnsworth, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anacortes, WA

Dr Melvin L Farnsworth, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anacortes, Washington. His current practice location is 1610 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 293-2127.

Dr Melvin L Farnsworth is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 1542) 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 1366519050.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin L Farnsworth, OD
1610 Commercial Ave,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2275
(360) 293-2127
(360) 293-1354

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin L Farnsworth
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1610 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, Washington
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 Melvin L Farnsworth attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366519050
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin L Farnsworth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366519050NPI-NPPES
1024072MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1542 (Washington)Primary

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 Melvin L Farnsworth 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 Melvin L Farnsworth, OD
2419 Commercial Ave, 1610 Commercial,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2727

Ph: (360) 293-2127
Dr Melvin L Farnsworth, OD
1610 Commercial Ave,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2275

Ph: (360) 293-2127

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