James Etre, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

James Etre, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Optumcare New Mexico Llc and his current practice location is 5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 262-3937.

James Etre is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 340) 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 1053346155.

Contact Information

James Etre, OD
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 262-3937
(505) 262-3366

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Etre
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Etre attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053346155
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739196593
  • Enrollment ID: I20060320000418

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Etre such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053346155NPI-NPPES
P1019MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 340 (New Mexico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optumcare New Mexico Llc903212581068

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 Etre allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptumcare New Mexico Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124053210
PECOS PAC ID: 9032125810
Enrollment ID: O20060302000704

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 Etre 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 Etre, OD
Po Box 27829,
Albuquerque, NM 87125

Ph: (505) 232-1920
James Etre, OD
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Ph: (505) 262-3937

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