Dr Rita A Cherian, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Wakefield, MA

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Dr Rita A Cherian, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Wakefield, Massachusetts. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice North Suburban Eye Associates Pc and her current practice location is 669 Main St, Wakefield, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 245-5200.

Dr Rita A Cherian is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 4699) 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 1336300235.

Contact Information

Dr Rita A Cherian, OD
669 Main St,
Wakefield, MA 01880-5221
(781) 245-5200
(781) 246-3932

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rita A Cherian
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location669 Main St, Wakefield, Massachusetts
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:
  • Dr Rita A Cherian attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336300235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113073487
  • Enrollment ID: I20090929000238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rita A Cherian such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336300235NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG002055 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 4699 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Suburban Eye Associates Pc519374718610

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. Dr Rita A Cherian allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameNorth Suburban Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942351994
PECOS PAC ID: 5193747186
Enrollment ID: O20051219000559
Provider NameNorth Suburban Eye Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942737226
PECOS PAC ID: 6305173097
Enrollment ID: O20190802001258

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. Dr Rita A Cherian 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
Dr Rita A Cherian, OD
669 Main St,
Wakefield, MA 01880-5221

Ph: (781) 245-5200		Dr Rita A Cherian, OD
669 Main St,
Wakefield, MA 01880-5221

Ph: (781) 245-5200

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