Dr Richard Scott Newcomb, - Medicare Optometrist in Roscoe, IL

Dr Richard Scott Newcomb, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Roscoe, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 11710 Main St Suite 2, Roscoe, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 623-6060.

Dr Richard Scott Newcomb is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046007735) 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 1396885794.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Scott Newcomb,
11710 Main St Suite 2,
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-6060
(815) 623-6969

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Scott Newcomb
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location11710 Main St Suite 2, Roscoe, Illinois
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 Newcomb attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396885794
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860393725
  • Enrollment ID: I20040115000244

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Scott Newcomb such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396885794NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046007735 (Illinois)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 Richard Scott Newcomb allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVision Center Of Loves Park, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043324361
PECOS PAC ID: 1052463684
Enrollment ID: O20090713000610

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 Newcomb 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 Newcomb,
11710 Main St Suite 2,
Roscoe, IL 61073

Ph: (815) 623-6060
Dr Richard Scott Newcomb,
11710 Main St Suite 2,
Roscoe, IL 61073

Ph: (815) 623-6060

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