Dr Scott R Telander, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Forest Lake, MN

Dr Scott R Telander, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Forest Lake, Minnesota. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Forest Lake Optometric Center and his current practice location is 20 Lake St N, Suite 101, Forest Lake, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 464-4824.

Dr Scott R Telander is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2990) 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 1437254455.

Contact Information

Dr Scott R Telander, OD
20 Lake St N, Suite 101,
Forest Lake, MN 55025-2523
(651) 464-4824
(651) 464-0003

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Scott R Telander
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location20 Lake St N, Forest Lake, Minnesota
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 R Telander attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437254455
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608832324
  • Enrollment ID: I20041204000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott R Telander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437254455NPI-NPPES
807044000MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2990 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forest Lake Optometric Center70120642983

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 R Telander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameForest Lake Optometric Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053473835
PECOS PAC ID: 7012064298
Enrollment ID: O20090403000241

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 R Telander 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 R Telander, OD
20 Lake St N, Suite 101,
Forest Lake, MN 55025-2523

Ph: (651) 464-4824
Dr Scott R Telander, OD
20 Lake St N, Suite 101,
Forest Lake, MN 55025-2523

Ph: (651) 464-4824

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