Dr Scott L Helgeson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Mcallen, TX

Dr Scott L Helgeson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mcallen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Scott L Helgeson Od Pllc and his current practice location is 2200 S 10th St Ste B6, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 682-4459.

Dr Scott L Helgeson is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 4482TG) 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 1154427722.

Contact Information

Dr Scott L Helgeson, OD
2200 S 10th St Ste B6,
Mcallen, TX 78503-5435
(956) 682-4459
(956) 630-4139

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Scott L Helgeson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location2200 S 10th St Ste B6, Mcallen, Texas
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 Scott L Helgeson graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154427722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850454984
  • Enrollment ID: I20090115000125

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott L Helgeson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154427722NPI-NPPES
00E50ZOtherTXBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
092994501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4482TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott L Helgeson Od Pllc28607692133

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 Scott L Helgeson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameScott L Helgeson Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871020099
PECOS PAC ID: 2860769213
Enrollment ID: O20170606002520

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 Scott L Helgeson 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 Scott L Helgeson, OD
2200 S 10th St Ste B6,
Mcallen, TX 78503-5435

Ph: (956) 682-4459
Dr Scott L Helgeson, OD
2200 S 10th St Ste B6,
Mcallen, TX 78503-5435

Ph: (956) 682-4459

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