Timothy Schwefel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fitchburg, WI

Timothy Schwefel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin and his current practice location is 3051 Cahill Main St., Fitchburg, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 661-7200.

Timothy Schwefel is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 2206) 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 1619993599.

Contact Information

Timothy Schwefel, OD
3051 Cahill Main St.,
Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 661-7200
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameTimothy Schwefel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location3051 Cahill Main St., Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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:
  • Timothy Schwefel graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619993599
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032308622
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113000164

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Timothy Schwefel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619993599NPI-NPPES
38531800MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2206 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin3870489586179

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. Timothy Schwefel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGroup Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245260165
PECOS PAC ID: 3870489586
Enrollment ID: O20040227000306

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. Timothy Schwefel 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
Timothy Schwefel, OD
1265 John Q Hammons Dr,
Madison, WI 53717-1941

Ph: (608) 251-4156
Timothy Schwefel, OD
3051 Cahill Main St.,
Fitchburg, WI 53711

Ph: (608) 661-7200

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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