Dr Richard Scott Carlson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Valparaiso, IN

Dr Richard Scott Carlson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Valparaiso, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc and his current practice location is 502 Marquette St, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 464-8223.

Dr Richard Scott Carlson is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046009441) 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 1073515938.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Scott Carlson, OD
502 Marquette St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2509
(219) 464-8223
(219) 531-2356

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Scott Carlson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location502 Marquette St, Valparaiso, Indiana
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 Richard Scott Carlson attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073515938
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769566322
  • Enrollment ID: I20080221000281

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Scott Carlson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073515938NPI-NPPES
2151005OtherILFIRST HEALTH
036059451MedicaidIL
200883420MedicaidIN
P00082449OtherILMEDIARE RAILROAD
000000549868OtherINANTHEM BC.BS
01635025OtherILBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046009441 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc51937013406

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 Richard Scott Carlson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorthwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336212117
PECOS PAC ID: 5193701340
Enrollment ID: O20060111000618

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 Richard Scott Carlson 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 Richard Scott Carlson, OD
502 Marquette St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2509

Ph: (219) 464-8223
Dr Richard Scott Carlson, OD
502 Marquette St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2509

Ph: (219) 464-8223

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