Richard J Colo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Suffield, CT

Richard J Colo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Suffield, Connecticut. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Myeyedr Optometry Of Connecticut Llc and his current practice location is 162 Mountain Road, Suffield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 668-5556.

Richard J Colo is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 000736) 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 1538259767.

Contact Information

Richard J Colo, OD
162 Mountain Road,
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-5556
(860) 668-5556

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard J Colo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience54 Years
Location162 Mountain Road, Suffield, Connecticut
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 J Colo attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538259767
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901087659
  • Enrollment ID: I20110301000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard J Colo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538259767NPI-NPPES
000736OtherCTST OF CT LICENSE NUMBER
060873489OtherCTTAX ID
004023933MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 000736 (Connecticut)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 000736 (Connecticut)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Myeyedr Optometry Of Connecticut Llc155766623766

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 J Colo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Connecticut Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396119194
PECOS PAC ID: 1557666237
Enrollment ID: O20160217001075

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 J Colo 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 J Colo, OD
162 Mountain Road,
Suffield, CT 06078

Ph: (860) 668-0266
Richard J Colo, OD
162 Mountain Road,
Suffield, CT 06078

Ph: (860) 668-5556

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Optometrist in Suffield, CT

Suffield Eye Care, Pllc
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 162 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-668-0266    Fax: 860-668-5556
Connecticut Vision Associates Llc
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 230b Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-559-7116    
Myeyedr.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 162 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-668-0266    Fax: 860-668-5556
Laura Anne Mafuz, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 162 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-668-0266    Fax: 860-668-5556
Suffield Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 162 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-668-0266    Fax: 860-668-5556

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