Dr Robert M Paluska, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Salem, OR

Dr Robert M Paluska, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Salem, Oregon. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Physicians And Surgeons Inc and his current practice location is 1309 Liberty St Se, Salem, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 585-2022.

Dr Robert M Paluska is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 3097ATI) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043345275.

Contact Information

Dr Robert M Paluska, OD
1309 Liberty St Se,
Salem, OR 97302-4245
(503) 585-2022
(503) 378-0797

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert M Paluska
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience30 Years
Location1309 Liberty St Se, Salem, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert M Paluska attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043345275
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981813474
  • Enrollment ID: I20101007001196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert M Paluska such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043345275NPI-NPPES
165456MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3097ATI (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Physicians And Surgeons Inc610381255710

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 Robert M Paluska allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Physicians & Surgeons Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992830186
PECOS PAC ID: 6103812557
Enrollment ID: O20040422000121

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 M Paluska 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 M Paluska, OD
1309 Liberty St Se,
Salem, OR 97302-4245

Ph: (503) 585-2022
Dr Robert M Paluska, OD
1309 Liberty St Se,
Salem, OR 97302-4245

Ph: (503) 585-2022

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