Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD in Griffin, GA - Medicare Ophthalmology

Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Griffin, Georgia. His current practice location is 646 S 8th St, Griffin, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 228-3836.

Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 15043) 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 1447201074.

Contact Information

	Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD
	646 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224
	(770) 228-3836
	(770) 412-1733

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle
Gender	Male
Speciality	Ophthalmology
Location	646 S 8th St, Griffin, Georgia
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Medicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1447201074
Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
Last Update Date: 12/05/2007

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 2961597315
Enrollment ID: I20101202000574

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1447201074	NPI	-	NPPES
000088877A	Medicaid	GA
0706580001	Other		DMEPOS MEDICARE #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207W00000X	Ophthalmology	15043 (Georgia)	Primary

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 Leiv Munlaug Takle 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD 646 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Ph: (770) 228-3836	Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD 646 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Ph: (770) 228-3836

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Griffin, GA

Dr. Andrew David Coggin, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 646 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 770-228-3836 Fax: 770-412-1733
Dr. Leiv M Takle Jr., MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 646 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 770-228-3836
Arpita Kadakia Bhasin, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 415 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224 Phone: 678-590-1238

Dr Leiv Munlaug Takle, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Griffin, GA