Derek J Dawson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Munster, IN

Derek J Dawson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Suburban Eye Specialists, Illinois College Of Optometry, Suburban Eye Specialists and his current practice location is 8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-2770.

Derek J Dawson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01033635A) 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 1013992411.

Contact Information

Derek J Dawson, MD
8256 Hohman Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-1516
(219) 836-2770
(219) 836-0438



Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek J Dawson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, Indiana
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:
  • Derek J Dawson attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013992411
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981592649
  • Enrollment ID: I20040305000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek J Dawson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013992411NPI-NPPES
100215670MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01033635A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advocate Trinity HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Suburban Eye Specialists39718484337
Illinois College Of Optometry741685163969
Suburban Eye Specialists39718484337

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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. Derek J Dawson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIllinois College Of Optometry
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285612390
PECOS PAC ID: 7416851639
Enrollment ID: O20031120000442

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Entity NameSuburban Eye Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043794506
PECOS PAC ID: 3971848433
Enrollment ID: O20190103000307

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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. Derek J Dawson 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
Derek J Dawson, MD
536 W 55th Ave,
Merrillville, IN 46410-2010

Ph: (219) 836-2770
Derek J Dawson, MD
8256 Hohman Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-1516

Ph: (219) 836-2770

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Munster, IN

Dr. Binh Quy Nguyen, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 759 45th Ave, Ste 101, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-922-6226    Fax: 219-922-8784
Dr. Fredric D Young, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1646 45th Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-924-3700    Fax: 219-924-3712
Dr. Larry Howard Wolff, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 701 Superior Ave, Suite A, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-934-0150    Fax: 219-934-0152
Dr. Jason Andrew Brooks, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 759 45th Ave, Suite 101, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-922-6226    
Dr. Rand Diab, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7905 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-836-5800    Fax: 219-836-4606
Owen Li Qi, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 759 45th St Ste 101, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-922-6226    Fax: 219-922-8784

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