Walter A Wong, OD - Medicare Optometrist in San Mateo, CA

Walter A Wong, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in San Mateo, California. He went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1880 S. Norfolk St., San Mateo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 830-5675.

Walter A Wong is licensed to practice in California (license number 10182T) 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 1689647414.

Contact Information

Walter A Wong, OD
1880 S. Norfolk St.,
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 830-5675
(650) 830-5675

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter A Wong
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location1880 S. Norfolk St., San Mateo, California
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:
  • Walter A Wong attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689647414
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688844608
  • Enrollment ID: I20110831000297

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter A Wong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689647414NPI-NPPES
SD0101820MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 10182T (California)Primary

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. Walter A Wong allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRegents Of The University Of California At Berkeley
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306908058
PECOS PAC ID: 8628083110
Enrollment ID: O20060221000349

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. Walter A Wong 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
Walter A Wong, OD
1880 S. Norfolk St.,
San Mateo, CA 94403

Ph: (650) 830-5675
Walter A Wong, OD
1880 S. Norfolk St.,
San Mateo, CA 94403

Ph: (650) 830-5675

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