Philip Desantis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Philip Desantis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1850 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Walmart Optical, Port Saint Lucie, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (772) 343-0003.

Philip Desantis is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC 2169) 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 1386771749.

Contact Information

Philip Desantis, OD
1850 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Walmart Optical,
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953-2703
(772) 343-0003
(772) 336-9017

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePhilip Desantis
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location1850 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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:
  • Philip Desantis attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386771749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325342884
  • Enrollment ID: I20160204000497

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Philip Desantis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386771749NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC 2169 (Florida)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. Philip Desantis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGatlin Vision Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235550120
PECOS PAC ID: 3072817535
Enrollment ID: O20160204000369

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. Philip Desantis 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
Philip Desantis, OD
1850 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Walmart Optical,
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953-2703

Ph: (772) 343-0003
Philip Desantis, OD
1850 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Walmart Optical,
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953-2703

Ph: (772) 343-0003

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