John David Linson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Covington, LA

John David Linson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Indiana University - School 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 Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2828.

John David Linson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number OD 1088-237T) 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 1326098880.

Contact Information

John David Linson, OD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2828
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJohn David Linson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana
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:
  • John David Linson attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326098880
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204967482
  • Enrollment ID: I20100702000156

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John David Linson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326098880NPI-NPPES
1956627MedicaidLA
00880186MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD 1088-237T (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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. John David Linson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. John David Linson 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
John David Linson, OD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
John David Linson, OD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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