Dr Steven Phillip Gander, OD - Medicare Optometrist in East Grand Forks, MN

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Dr Steven Phillip Gander, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1987 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Forks Optometric Ltd and his current practice location is 421 Demers Ave. Nw, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 773-3438.

Dr Steven Phillip Gander is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2128) 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 1376639476.

Contact Information

Dr Steven Phillip Gander, OD
421 Demers Ave. Nw,
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-3438
(218) 773-1645

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Steven Phillip Gander
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location421 Demers Ave. Nw, East Grand Forks, 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 Steven Phillip Gander attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376639476
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547163776
  • Enrollment ID: I20101101001584

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven Phillip Gander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376639476NPI-NPPES
60457MedicaidND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2128 (Minnesota)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 458 (North Dakota)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forks Optometric Ltd25673657943

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 Steven Phillip Gander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameForks Optometric Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144357211
PECOS PAC ID: 2567365794
Enrollment ID: O20040127000855

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 Steven Phillip Gander 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 Steven Phillip Gander, OD
2223 8th St. Se,
East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Ph: (218) 773-3447		Dr Steven Phillip Gander, OD
421 Demers Ave. Nw,
East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Ph: (218) 773-3438

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Optometrist in East Grand Forks, MN

Forks Optometric, Ltd.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 421 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: 218-773-3438    Fax: 218-773-1645
Dr. Bruce A. Storhaug, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 421 Demers Ave. Nw, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: 218-773-3438    Fax: 218-773-1645
Dr. Destin Ross Coles, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 421 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: 218-773-3438    Fax: 218-773-1645

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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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