Dr Joseph S Schmutz, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Provo, UT

Dr Joseph S Schmutz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Provo, Utah. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Central Utah Eye Associates and his current practice location is 1735 N State St, Provo, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 374-1818.

Dr Joseph S Schmutz is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 8871625-1205) 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 1477870814.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph S Schmutz, MD
1735 N State St,
Provo, UT 84604-1010
(801) 374-1818
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph S Schmutz
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience14 Years
Location1735 N State St, Provo, Utah
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 Joseph S Schmutz attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477870814
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800029588
  • Enrollment ID: I20140609000446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph S Schmutz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477870814NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 8871625-1205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Delta Community HospitalDelta, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Utah Eye Associates357746490816

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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. Dr Joseph S Schmutz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Utah Eye Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992722888
PECOS PAC ID: 3577464908
Enrollment ID: O20040117000232

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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. Dr Joseph S Schmutz 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
Dr Joseph S Schmutz, MD
1735 N State St,
Provo, UT 84604-1010

Ph: (801) 374-1818
Dr Joseph S Schmutz, MD
1735 N State St,
Provo, UT 84604-1010

Ph: (801) 374-1818

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: 801-379-2904    Fax: 801-379-2959
Thomas Dyreng Myers, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 280 River Park Dr, Suite 220, Provo, UT 84604
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Dr. Matthew Reed Parsons, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
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Dr. James G Theurer, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: 801-374-1818    Fax: 801-379-2959
Norman Kent Linton, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
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Dr. Michael J Lloyd, MD
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