Dr Louis Ray Cain, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Decatur, AL

Dr Louis Ray Cain, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. His current practice location is 2828 Highway 31 S, Suite 116, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-1726.

Dr Louis Ray Cain is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00011015) 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 1740382316.

Contact Information

Dr Louis Ray Cain, MD
2828 Highway 31 S, Suite 116,
Decatur, AL 35603-1510
(256) 355-1726
(256) 355-0474



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Louis Ray Cain
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location2828 Highway 31 S, Decatur, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740382316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648444059
  • Enrollment ID: I20111122000093

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Louis Ray Cain such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740382316NPI-NPPES
009917990MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 00011015 (Alabama)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. Dr Louis Ray Cain allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLaser Eye Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326420258
PECOS PAC ID: 2769792548
Enrollment ID: O20151106000738

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Louis Ray Cain, MD
2828 Highway 31 S, Suite 116,
Decatur, AL 35603-1510

Ph: (256) 355-1726
Dr Louis Ray Cain, MD
2828 Highway 31 S, Suite 116,
Decatur, AL 35603-1510

Ph: (256) 355-1726

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