Richard Avila Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Corpus Christi, TX

Richard Avila Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc and his current practice location is 5402 S Staples St, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 992-9400.

Richard Avila Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 05221TG) 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 1043292295.

Contact Information

Richard Avila Jr, OD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656
(361) 992-9400
(361) 992-8295

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Avila Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location5402 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, Texas
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:
  • Richard Avila Jr attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043292295
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446383186
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Avila Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043292295NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 05221TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc93352036113

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. Richard Avila Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouth Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396819769
PECOS PAC ID: 9335203611
Enrollment ID: O20090202000068

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. Richard Avila Jr 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
Richard Avila Jr, OD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656

Ph: (361) 992-9400
Richard Avila Jr, OD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656

Ph: (361) 992-9400

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