James Fitch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Amarillo, TX

James Fitch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Amarillo, Texas. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Amarillo Eye Associates Pc and his current practice location is 8601 Sw 45th Ave, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 355-4407.

James Fitch is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 04463TG) 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 1740293919.

Contact Information

James Fitch, OD
8601 Sw 45th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79119-6565
(806) 355-4407
(806) 355-5855

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Fitch
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location8601 Sw 45th Ave, Amarillo, Texas
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 Fitch attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740293919
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759441462
  • Enrollment ID: I20110627000680

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Fitch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740293919NPI-NPPES
042042401MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 04463TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amarillo Eye Associates Pc66089363153

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 Fitch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAmarillo Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932112372
PECOS PAC ID: 6608936315
Enrollment ID: O20081125000130

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 Fitch 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 Fitch, OD
8601 Sw 45th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79119-6565

Ph: (806) 355-4407
James Fitch, OD
8601 Sw 45th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79119-6565

Ph: (806) 355-4407

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