Dr Michael Abbott, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Michael Abbott, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Medical Center Apmc and his current practice location is 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 766-7441.

Dr Michael Abbott is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1280-439T) 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 1720038573.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Abbott, OD
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300
(225) 766-7441
(225) 769-6343

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Abbott
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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 Michael Abbott attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720038573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254329378
  • Enrollment ID: I20040505001228

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Abbott such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720038573NPI-NPPES
1433012MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 1280-439T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Medical Center Apmc589078306219

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 Michael Abbott allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Medical Center Apmc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053422113
PECOS PAC ID: 5890783062
Enrollment ID: O20040505000876

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 Michael Abbott 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 Michael Abbott, OD
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300

Ph: (225) 766-7441
Dr Michael Abbott, OD
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300

Ph: (225) 766-7441

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