Dr Tony Chahine, OD - Medicare Optometrist in La Canada, CA

Dr Tony Chahine, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in La Canada, California. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Tony Chahine Od Inc Apc and his current practice location is 1419 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 790-0422.

Dr Tony Chahine is licensed to practice in California (license number 10577T) 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 1902974009.

Contact Information

Dr Tony Chahine, OD
1419 Foothill Blvd,
La Canada, CA 91011-2108
(818) 790-0422
(818) 790-0484

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tony Chahine
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location1419 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, 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 Tony Chahine attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902974009
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294850756
  • Enrollment ID: I20100921000711

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tony Chahine such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902974009NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 10577T (California)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 10577T (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tony Chahine Od Inc Apc57998002492

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 Tony Chahine allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTony Chahine Od Inc Apc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902974017
PECOS PAC ID: 5799800249
Enrollment ID: O20100921000639

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 Tony Chahine 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 Tony Chahine, OD
1419 Foothill Blvd,
La Canada, CA 91011-2108

Ph: (818) 790-0422
Dr Tony Chahine, OD
1419 Foothill Blvd,
La Canada, CA 91011-2108

Ph: (818) 790-0422

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