Joseph Richard Bee, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sedro Woolley, WA

Joseph Richard Bee, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sedro Woolley, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 823 Murdock St, Sedro Woolley, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 855-1251.

Joseph Richard Bee is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00000994) 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 1821138496.

Contact Information

Joseph Richard Bee, OD
823 Murdock St,
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1451
(360) 855-1251
(360) 855-2843

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Richard Bee
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience51 Years
Location823 Murdock St, Sedro Woolley, Washington
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 Richard Bee attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821138496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082723010
  • Enrollment ID: I20120220001141

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Richard Bee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821138496NPI-NPPES
2027647MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00000994 (Washington)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 Richard Bee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSedro Woolley Vision Center Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790750313
PECOS PAC ID: 8820986466
Enrollment ID: O20040305001102

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 Richard Bee 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 Richard Bee, OD
Po Box 348,
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-0348

Ph: (360) 855-1251
Joseph Richard Bee, OD
823 Murdock St,
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1451

Ph: (360) 855-1251

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Sedro Woolley, WA

Linda R Bertram, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1990 Hospital Drive, Suite 110, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: 360-854-2750    Fax: 360-854-2755
Sedro Woolley Vision Center Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 823 Murdock St, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: 360-855-1251    Fax: 360-855-2843

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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