Michael Joseph Fuchs, - Medicare Optometrist in Duluth, MN

Michael Joseph Fuchs, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Duluth, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lifeview Glaucoma Center Pc, The Duluth Clinic Ltd, Lifeview Glaucoma Center Pc and his current practice location is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-8364.

Michael Joseph Fuchs is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2471) 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 1184652083.

Contact Information

Michael Joseph Fuchs,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
(218) 786-8364
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Joseph Fuchs
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota
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:
  • Michael Joseph Fuchs attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184652083
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941337471
  • Enrollment ID: I20100414000975

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Joseph Fuchs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184652083NPI-NPPES
38611300MedicaidWI
687319700MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2471 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MNHospital
Essentia Health VirginiaVirginia, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifeview Glaucoma Center Pc27697195582
The Duluth Clinic Ltd2567374283932
Lifeview Glaucoma Center Pc27697195582

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. Michael Joseph Fuchs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229
Provider NameLifeview Glaucoma Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063064640
PECOS PAC ID: 2769719558
Enrollment ID: O20190816002166

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. Michael Joseph Fuchs 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
Michael Joseph Fuchs,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364
Michael Joseph Fuchs,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364

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