Dr Walter J Chao, OD, AP - Medicare Optometrist in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Walter J Chao, OD, AP is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pembroke Pines, Florida. His current practice location is 7867 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (954) 966-4335.

Dr Walter J Chao is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC-1819) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1063502565.

Contact Information

Dr Walter J Chao, OD, AP
7867 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6916
(954) 966-4335
(954) 966-4891

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Walter J Chao
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location7867 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063502565
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648436865
  • Enrollment ID: I20120716000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter J Chao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063502565NPI-NPPES
078481800MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC-1819 (Florida)Primary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics OPC-1819 (Florida)Secondary
171100000XAcupuncturist AP466 (Florida)Secondary

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 Walter J Chao 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 Walter J Chao, OD, AP
7867 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6916

Ph: (954) 966-4335
Dr Walter J Chao, OD, AP
7867 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6916

Ph: (954) 966-4335

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