Dr Robert B Austin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Vergennes, VT

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Dr Robert B Austin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vergennes, Vermont. His current practice location is 27 Main St, Vergennes, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 877-2422.

Dr Robert B Austin is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 0300000292) 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 1659372696.

Contact Information

Dr Robert B Austin, OD
27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-1113
(802) 877-2422
(802) 877-1124

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert B Austin
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location27 Main St, Vergennes, Vermont
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 Robert B Austin attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659372696
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert B Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659372696NPI-NPPES
000499771002OtherNYBLUE SHIELD OF NE NY
RA1824OtherNYUPSTATE NEW YORK MEDICARE
P00078950OtherNYRAILROAD MEDICARE
00059239OtherVTBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF VERMONT
01610168MedicaidNY
3002410OtherVTMVP
367OtherNYDAVIS VISION
42951OtherNYDAVIS VISION
1013521MedicaidVT
781269OtherNYMVP
9475823OtherVTCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0300000292 (Vermont)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 56-005641 (New York)Secondary

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 Robert B Austin 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 Robert B Austin, OD
P.o. Box 174, 27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-0174

Ph: (802) 877-2422		Dr Robert B Austin, OD
27 Main St,
Vergennes, VT 05491-1113

Ph: (802) 877-2422

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Optometrist in Vergennes, VT

Melvin W Simmons, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 27 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491
Phone: 802-877-2422    Fax: 802-877-1124
Specialeyes Professional Eye Care Services, Pllc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 27 Main St, Vergennes, VT 05491
Phone: 802-877-2422    Fax: 802-877-1124

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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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