Mr John A Gess, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alexandria, MN

Mr John A Gess, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alexandria, Minnesota. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 109 15th Ave E, Alexandria, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 762-5112.

Mr John A Gess is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 1921) 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 1679572440.

Contact Information

Mr John A Gess, OD
109 15th Ave E,
Alexandria, MN 56308-2512
(320) 762-5112
(320) 763-3297

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMr John A Gess
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location109 15th Ave E, Alexandria, 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:
  • Mr John A Gess attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679572440
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305993783
  • Enrollment ID: I20090422000449

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr John A Gess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679572440NPI-NPPES
HP34132/80031OtherHEALTHPARTNERS
48G31GEOtherMNBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
T65538OtherMNHUMANA
030701146MedicaidMN
T65538OtherMNUNICARE
22-00883OtherMNMEDICA
077023000MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1921 (Minnesota)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. Mr John A Gess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGess Eye Clinic P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043470677
PECOS PAC ID: 7012064496
Enrollment ID: O20090422000468

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. Mr John A Gess 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
Mr John A Gess, OD
109 15th Ave E,
Alexandria, MN 56308-2509

Ph: (320) 762-5112
Mr John A Gess, OD
109 15th Ave E,
Alexandria, MN 56308-2512

Ph: (320) 762-5112

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