Dr Michael E Chester, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chillicothe, OH

Dr Michael E Chester, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chillicothe, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Chester Eye Center Inc and his current practice location is 261 N Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 773-2020.

Dr Michael E Chester is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 3403/T383) 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 1780686774.

Contact Information

Dr Michael E Chester, OD
261 N Woodbridge Ave,
Chillicothe, OH 45601-2246
(740) 773-2020
(740) 773-8957

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael E Chester
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location261 N Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, Ohio
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 E Chester attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780686774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870676679
  • Enrollment ID: I20080218000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael E Chester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780686774NPI-NPPES
0400524MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3403/T383 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chester Eye Center Inc01433039412

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 E Chester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameChester Eye Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477734838
PECOS PAC ID: 0143303941
Enrollment ID: O20080218000365

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 E Chester 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 E Chester, OD
261 N Woodbridge Ave, P.o. Box 915,
Chillicothe, OH 45601-2246

Ph: (740) 773-2020
Dr Michael E Chester, OD
261 N Woodbridge Ave,
Chillicothe, OH 45601-2246

Ph: (740) 773-2020

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