Dr Gary J Fowle, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Rockford, MI

Dr Gary J Fowle, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Rockford, Michigan. He went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Fowle Eyecare Associates, Plc and his current practice location is 120 Marcell Dr Ne, Suite A, Rockford, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 866-0140.

Dr Gary J Fowle is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901002906) 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 1427020023.

Contact Information

Dr Gary J Fowle, OD
120 Marcell Dr Ne, Suite A,
Rockford, MI 49341-1362
(616) 866-0140
(616) 866-8694

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary J Fowle
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location120 Marcell Dr Ne, Rockford, Michigan
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 Gary J Fowle attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427020023
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/26/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567675887
  • Enrollment ID: I20110311000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary J Fowle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427020023NPI-NPPES
1780888081OtherGROUP NPI
1427020023OtherINDIVIDUAL NPI
5106316MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901002906 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fowle Eyecare Associates, Plc70123297253

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 Gary J Fowle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDennis & David Company
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730153982
PECOS PAC ID: 8325936685
Enrollment ID: O20040308001279
Provider NameFowle Eyecare Associates, Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780888081
PECOS PAC ID: 7012329725
Enrollment ID: O20201229000820

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 Gary J Fowle 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 Gary J Fowle, OD
120 Marcell Dr Ne, Suite A,
Rockford, MI 49341-1362

Ph: (616) 866-0140
Dr Gary J Fowle, OD
120 Marcell Dr Ne, Suite A,
Rockford, MI 49341-1362

Ph: (616) 866-0140

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