Joseph Wm Babcock, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Portsmouth, OH

Joseph Wm Babcock, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Portsmouth, Ohio. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 721 7th St., Portsmouth, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (740) 353-2191.

Joseph Wm Babcock is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 3520) 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 1306804471.

Contact Information

Joseph Wm Babcock, OD
721 7th St.,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4031
(740) 353-2191
(740) 354-4882

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Wm Babcock
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location721 7th St., Portsmouth, Ohio
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 Wm Babcock attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306804471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113083825
  • Enrollment ID: I20090304000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Wm Babcock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306804471NPI-NPPES
0474848MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3520 (Ohio)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 Wm Babcock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBabcock Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326732579
PECOS PAC ID: 8729448006
Enrollment ID: O20230718003049

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 Wm Babcock 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 Wm Babcock, OD
721 7th St.,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4031

Ph: (740) 353-2191
Joseph Wm Babcock, OD
721 7th St.,
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4031

Ph: (740) 353-2191

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Optometrist in Portsmouth, OH

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Dr. Steven Wylie Binns, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2808 Scioto Trl, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone: 740-353-2020    Fax: 740-353-2020
Dr. Aaron Todd Kallner, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 740-353-5351    Fax: 740-353-8647
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 740-354-2821    Fax: 740-354-6162

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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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