Praveena Gupta, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Galveston, TX

Praveena Gupta, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Galveston, Texas. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and her current practice location is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-2222.

Praveena Gupta is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 7148-T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1407049323.

Contact Information

Praveena Gupta, OD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
(409) 772-2222
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePraveena Gupta
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Praveena Gupta attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407049323
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395834840
  • Enrollment ID: I20071205000590

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Praveena Gupta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407049323NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7148-T (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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. Praveena Gupta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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. Praveena Gupta 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
Praveena Gupta, OD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222
Praveena Gupta, OD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Ph: (409) 772-2222

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