Dr Douglas A Zale, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chesterton, IN

Dr Douglas A Zale, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chesterton, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 711 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 926-1001.

Dr Douglas A Zale is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01036095A) 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 1982601449.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas A Zale, MD
711 S Calumet Rd,
Chesterton, IN 46304-3220
(219) 926-1001
(219) 929-1989



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas A Zale
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location711 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, 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:
  • Dr Douglas A Zale attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982601449
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193714988
  • Enrollment ID: I20100108000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas A Zale such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982601449NPI-NPPES
100207650MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01036095A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital

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. Dr Douglas A Zale allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDouglas A Zale Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164591848
PECOS PAC ID: 9234128018
Enrollment ID: O20060501000270

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas A Zale, MD
711 S Calumet Rd,
Chesterton, IN 46304-3220

Ph: (219) 926-1001
Dr Douglas A Zale, MD
711 S Calumet Rd,
Chesterton, IN 46304-3220

Ph: (219) 926-1001

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