James M Coker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Surfside Beach, SC

James M Coker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc and his current practice location is 1651 Glenns Bay Rd, Surfside Beach, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 650-2400.

James M Coker is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 686) 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 1235124900.

Contact Information

James M Coker, OD
1651 Glenns Bay Rd,
Surfside Beach, SC 29575-4836
(843) 650-2400
(843) 650-2525

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames M Coker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location1651 Glenns Bay Rd, Surfside Beach, South Carolina
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 M Coker attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235124900
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961471610
  • Enrollment ID: I20040929000422

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James M Coker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235124900NPI-NPPES
DO6866MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 686 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc458799880257

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 M Coker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Care Associates Of Sc Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679046569
PECOS PAC ID: 4587998802
Enrollment ID: O20190620000990

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 M Coker 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 M Coker, OD
1016 S Dogwood Dr,
Surfside Beach, SC 29575-3246

Ph: (843) 828-1182
James M Coker, OD
1651 Glenns Bay Rd,
Surfside Beach, SC 29575-4836

Ph: (843) 650-2400

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