Dr Michael J Weitz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bethesda, MD

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Dr Michael J Weitz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bethesda, Maryland. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1971 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 913-0293.

Dr Michael J Weitz is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TA0658) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1275693889.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Weitz, OD
7272 Wisconsin Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 913-0293
(301) 913-9264

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Weitz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience55 Years
Location7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael J Weitz attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275693889
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436584885
  • Enrollment ID: I20200114001022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Weitz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275693889NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TA0658 (Maryland)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 Michael J Weitz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShady Grove Eye & Vision Care LLC
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023103801
PECOS PAC ID: 0042209231
Enrollment ID: O20040519000438

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 J Weitz 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 J Weitz, OD
7272 Wisconsin Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814

Ph: (301) 913-0293		Dr Michael J Weitz, OD
7272 Wisconsin Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814

Ph: (301) 913-0293

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