Dr Richard Wood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gilbert, AZ

Dr Richard Wood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Richard E Wood Od And Associates Llc and his current practice location is 1496 N Higley Rd, Suite 104, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 279-4400.

Dr Richard Wood is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 1148) 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 1972591105.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Wood, OD
1496 N Higley Rd, Suite 104,
Gilbert, AZ 85234-1601
(480) 279-4400
(480) 981-0548

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Wood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1496 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, 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 Richard Wood attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972591105
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193625002
  • Enrollment ID: I20040108001034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Wood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972591105NPI-NPPES
079582MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1148 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard E Wood Od And Associates Llc92341393202

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 Wood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRichard E Wood Od And Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013940824
PECOS PAC ID: 9234139320
Enrollment ID: O20090819000905

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 Wood 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 Wood, OD
1378 E Boston St,
Gilbert, AZ 85296-6141

Ph: (480) 570-5318
Dr Richard Wood, OD
1496 N Higley Rd, Suite 104,
Gilbert, AZ 85234-1601

Ph: (480) 279-4400

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