Dr Richard Thomas Zhou, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northport, AL

Dr Richard Thomas Zhou, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Northport, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Landreth And Associates Inc and his current practice location is 3519 Watermelon Rd, Northport, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 758-0242.

Dr Richard Thomas Zhou is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-D59-TA-A68) 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 1134675960.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Thomas Zhou, OD
3519 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5174
(205) 758-0242
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Thomas Zhou
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location3519 Watermelon Rd, Northport, Alabama
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 Thomas Zhou attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134675960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2016
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496033599
  • Enrollment ID: I20161025000351

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Thomas Zhou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134675960NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-D59-TA-A68 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Landreth And Associates Inc18504796842

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 Thomas Zhou allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLandreth & Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922183722
PECOS PAC ID: 1850479684
Enrollment ID: O20080421000088

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 Thomas Zhou 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 Thomas Zhou, OD
3519 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5174

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Dr Richard Thomas Zhou, OD
3519 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5174

Ph: (205) 758-0242

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