Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fowler, CA

Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fowler, California. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Family Eyecare Specialists, P.l.l.c. and his current practice location is 121 E Merced St, Suite A, Fowler, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 316-7053.

Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris is licensed to practice in California (license number 12422T) 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 1619072287.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris, OD
121 E Merced St, Suite A,
Fowler, CA 93625-2312
(559) 316-7053
(559) 316-7054

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Jeffrey Farris
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location121 E Merced St, Fowler, California
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 Stephen Jeffrey Farris graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619072287
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193733251
  • Enrollment ID: I20151026000607

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619072287NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 12422T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Eyecare Specialists, P.l.l.c.07493506508

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 Stephen Jeffrey Farris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Eyecare Specialists, P.l.l.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588840557
PECOS PAC ID: 0749350650
Enrollment ID: O20080806000220

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 Stephen Jeffrey Farris 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 Stephen Jeffrey Farris, OD
420 Elm Street,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4846

Ph: (208) 459-2020
Dr Stephen Jeffrey Farris, OD
121 E Merced St, Suite A,
Fowler, CA 93625-2312

Ph: (559) 316-7053

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Optometrist in Fowler, CA

Stephen J Farris Od, A Professional Optometric Corporation
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 121 E Merced St, Suite A, Fowler, CA 93625
Phone: 559-316-7053    Fax: 559-316-7054

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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