Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Queen Creek, AZ

Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Queen Creek, Arizona. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyes On Queen Creek, Pllc and his current practice location is 20260 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 847-1015.

Dr Rafe Garofalo is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number OPT-002847) 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 1639102114.

Contact Information

Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD
20260 S Ellsworth Rd,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142-8840
(480) 847-1015
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rafe Garofalo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location20260 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, Arizona
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 Rafe Garofalo attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639102114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901905777
  • Enrollment ID: I20250527003206

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafe Garofalo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639102114NPI-NPPES
790218200MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2612 (Minnesota)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OPT-002847 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyes On Queen Creek, Pllc22649502522

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 Rafe Garofalo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyes On Queen Creek, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669183406
PECOS PAC ID: 2264950252
Enrollment ID: O20250521002851

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 Rafe Garofalo 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 Rafe Garofalo, OD
20260 S Ellsworth Rd,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142-8840

Ph: (480) 847-1015
Dr Rafe Garofalo, OD
20260 S Ellsworth Rd,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142-8840

Ph: (480) 847-1015

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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