James Beard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Billings, MT

James Beard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Billings, Montana. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2021 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 3880 Zoo Dr, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 578-8348.

James Beard is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 12448076-9934) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386213817.

Contact Information

James Beard, OD
3880 Zoo Dr,
Billings, MT 59106-3963
(406) 578-8348
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Beard
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location3880 Zoo Dr, Billings, Montana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Beard attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386213817
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2021
  • Last Update Date: 01/19/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294125423
  • Enrollment ID: I20250423002113

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Beard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386213817NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD61157351 (Washington)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 12448076-9934 (Utah)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist OPT-OPT-LIC-4602 (Montana)Secondary

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. James Beard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNortheastern Washington Eyecare
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629638929
PECOS PAC ID: 3870925092
Enrollment ID: O20191108002085
Provider NameAeg Washington Professional Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134835176
PECOS PAC ID: 3476927997
Enrollment ID: O20230324001321

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. James Beard 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
James Beard, OD
3880 Zoo Dr,
Billings, MT 59106-3963

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James Beard, OD
3880 Zoo Dr,
Billings, MT 59106-3963

Ph: (406) 578-8348

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