Sam G Carifa, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Sam G Carifa, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbus, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5797 Beechcroft Rd, Columbus, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (614) 891-0660.

Sam G Carifa is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 3928) 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 1033129531.

Contact Information

Sam G Carifa, OD
5797 Beechcroft Rd,
Columbus, OH 43229-2758
(614) 891-0660
(614) 882-4170

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameSam G Carifa
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location5797 Beechcroft Rd, Columbus, Ohio
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:
  • Sam G Carifa attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033129531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901911205
  • Enrollment ID: I20110516000489

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sam G Carifa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033129531NPI-NPPES
0224144MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3928 (Ohio)Primary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 960T47 (Ohio)Secondary

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. Sam G Carifa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSam G Carifa Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528256641
PECOS PAC ID: 8628001955
Enrollment ID: O20050915001251

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. Sam G Carifa 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
Sam G Carifa, OD
5797 Beechcroft Rd,
Columbus, OH 43229-2758

Ph: (614) 891-0660
Sam G Carifa, OD
5797 Beechcroft Rd,
Columbus, OH 43229-2758

Ph: (614) 891-0660

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