Joseph P Shovlin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Scranton, PA

Joseph P Shovlin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc and his current practice location is 200 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 342-3145.

Joseph P Shovlin is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number 0EG000700) 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 1518970623.

Contact Information

Joseph P Shovlin, OD
200 Mifflin Ave,
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 342-3145
(570) 344-1309

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph P Shovlin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location200 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, 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 P Shovlin attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518970623
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012051444
  • Enrollment ID: I20100223000257

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph P Shovlin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518970623NPI-NPPES
410024726OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
SH046758OtherHIGH MARK BLUE SHIELD
000749663MedicaidPA
072736OtherFIRST PRIORITY HEALTH
39791OtherGEISINGER HEALTH PLAN
506554OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0EG000700 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc084062534973

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 P Shovlin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNortheastern Eye Institute
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366554172
PECOS PAC ID: 3577467489
Enrollment ID: O20031121000786
Provider NameVision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962046458
PECOS PAC ID: 0840625349
Enrollment ID: O20200110000050

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 P Shovlin 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 P Shovlin, OD
200 Mifflin Ave,
Scranton, PA 18503

Ph: (570) 342-3145
Joseph P Shovlin, OD
200 Mifflin Ave,
Scranton, PA 18503

Ph: (570) 342-3145

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