Dr Shannon Elwood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bennington, NE

Dr Shannon Elwood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bennington, Nebraska. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Definitive Vision Llc and his current practice location is 8013 N 164th St, Bennington, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 203-8885.

Dr Shannon Elwood is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 1201) 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 1568516342.

Contact Information

Dr Shannon Elwood, OD
8013 N 164th St,
Bennington, NE 68007-5569
(402) 203-8885
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shannon Elwood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location8013 N 164th St, Bennington, Nebraska
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 Shannon Elwood attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568516342
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608052485
  • Enrollment ID: I20110602000677

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shannon Elwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568516342NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1201 (Nebraska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Definitive Vision Llc48808706663

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 Shannon Elwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDefinitive Vision Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215231717
PECOS PAC ID: 4880870666
Enrollment ID: O20110511000611

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 Shannon Elwood 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 Shannon Elwood, OD
3157 Farnam St, Ste 7103,
Omaha, NE 68131-3569

Ph: (402) 502-7323
Dr Shannon Elwood, OD
8013 N 164th St,
Bennington, NE 68007-5569

Ph: (402) 203-8885

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Optometrist in Bennington, NE


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