Dr Michael Derek Westafer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Carson City, NV

Dr Michael Derek Westafer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Carson City, Nevada. His current practice location is 3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130, Carson City, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 841-2000.

Dr Michael Derek Westafer is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 17065) 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 1033473913.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Derek Westafer, MD
3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130,
Carson City, NV 89703-8462
(775) 841-2000
(775) 841-4200



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Derek Westafer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130, Carson City, Nevada
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033473913
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2012
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890934970
  • Enrollment ID: I20170524002753

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Derek Westafer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033473913NPI-NPPES
1033473913MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 15241 (California)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 128338 (Ohio)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 17065 (Nevada)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 Michael Derek Westafer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Consultants Of Nevada Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053359489
PECOS PAC ID: 5193616449
Enrollment ID: O20040324000678

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Derek Westafer, MD
3475 Gs Richards Blvd Ste 130,
Carson City, NV 89703-8462

Ph: (775) 841-2000
Dr Michael Derek Westafer, MD
3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130,
Carson City, NV 89703-8462

Ph: (775) 841-2000

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Carson City, NV

Dr. Robert Steven Wolff, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3475 Gs Richards Blvd Ste 130, Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-841-2000    Fax: 775-841-4200
Dr. Michael John Fischer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3839 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-882-2988    Fax: 775-882-1726
Mr. Ziqiang William Wu, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1104 N Division St, Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-882-9123    
Annamieka Simmons Conway, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1104 N Division St, Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-882-9123    
Mr. Mehdi Vazeen, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1104 N Division St, Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-882-9123    

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