Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Poughkeepsie, NY

Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Alterman Modi And Wolter Ophthalmic Physicians And Surgeons Pllc and his current practice location is 23 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 454-1025.

Melvin Munoz Guzman is licensed to practice in New York (license number 005017) 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 1144490061.

Contact Information

Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD
23 Davis Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2455
(845) 454-1025
(845) 454-5881

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelvin Munoz Guzman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location23 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, New York
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:
  • Melvin Munoz Guzman attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144490061
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002994431
  • Enrollment ID: I20080424000626

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melvin Munoz Guzman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144490061NPI-NPPES
005017OtherNYNYS MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 005017 (New York)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. Melvin Munoz Guzman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAlterman Modi & Wolter Ophthalmic Physicians & Surgeons Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124188693
PECOS PAC ID: 8628098068
Enrollment ID: O20051130000941
Provider NameHudson Valley Vision Center Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629292982
PECOS PAC ID: 9133018153
Enrollment ID: O20060417000156

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. Melvin Munoz Guzman 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
Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD
23 Davis Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2455

Ph: (845) 454-1025
Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD
23 Davis Ave,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2455

Ph: (845) 454-1025

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