Walter Alvarez, - Medicare Optometrist in Estero, FL

Walter Alvarez, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Estero, Florida. His current practice location is 22907 Lyden Dr, Estero, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 283-9140.

Walter Alvarez is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC6239) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1982398178.

Contact Information

Walter Alvarez,
22907 Lyden Dr,
Estero, FL 33928-7043
(305) 283-9140
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter Alvarez
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location22907 Lyden Dr, Estero, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982398178
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2023
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921448218
  • Enrollment ID: I20240503001030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Alvarez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982398178NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC6239 (Florida)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 Alvarez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGulf Coast Optometry Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083859409
PECOS PAC ID: 0941359533
Enrollment ID: O20090602000109

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 Alvarez 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 Alvarez,
4981 Bonsai Cir Apt 107,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-6778

Ph: () -
Walter Alvarez,
22907 Lyden Dr,
Estero, FL 33928-7043

Ph: (305) 283-9140

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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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