Joseph Edward Ellwood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pottsville, PA

Joseph Edward Ellwood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 201 E Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 628-4444.

Joseph Edward Ellwood is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG002764) 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 1427496256.

Contact Information

Joseph Edward Ellwood, OD
201 E Laurel Blvd,
Pottsville, PA 17901-2534
(570) 628-4444
(570) 628-3088

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Edward Ellwood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location201 E Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Joseph Edward Ellwood attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427496256
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103067186
  • Enrollment ID: I20130802000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Edward Ellwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427496256NPI-NPPES
102838030MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG002764 (Pennsylvania)Primary

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. Joseph Edward Ellwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameProgressive Vision Institute Of Philadelphia, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205878915
PECOS PAC ID: 3274423165
Enrollment ID: O20040316000612
Provider NameKing Of Prussia Family Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861054322
PECOS PAC ID: 1355673351
Enrollment ID: O20191024000172

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. Joseph Edward Ellwood 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
Joseph Edward Ellwood, OD
860 First Ave Ste 1b,
King Of Prussia, PA 19406-4033

Ph: (610) 265-0765
Joseph Edward Ellwood, OD
201 E Laurel Blvd,
Pottsville, PA 17901-2534

Ph: (570) 628-4444

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