James D Else, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Oskaloosa, IA

James D Else, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eyecare Partners Pc and his current practice location is 200 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 673-9263.

James D Else is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 1975) 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 1083692214.

Contact Information

James D Else, OD
200 High Ave W,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2753
(641) 673-9263
(641) 673-1778

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames D Else
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location200 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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:
  • James D Else attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083692214
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719975127
  • Enrollment ID: I20040504001332

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James D Else such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083692214NPI-NPPES
0088500MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1975 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Partners Pc07491708505

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 D Else allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyecare Partners Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225093735
PECOS PAC ID: 0749170850
Enrollment ID: O20040319000956

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 D Else 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 D Else, OD
200 High Ave W,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2753

Ph: (641) 673-9263
James D Else, OD
200 High Ave W,
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2753

Ph: (641) 673-9263

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