Dorothy M Preston, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Abilene, TX

Dorothy M Preston, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Abilene, Texas. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Aeg Texas Professional Pllc and her current practice location is 440 Hickory St, Abilene, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 677-6225.

Dorothy M Preston is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3837TG) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1245346899.

Contact Information

Dorothy M Preston, OD
440 Hickory St,
Abilene, TX 79601-5716
(325) 677-6225
(325) 677-0103



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDorothy M Preston
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location440 Hickory St, Abilene, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dorothy M Preston attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245346899
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244346062
  • Enrollment ID: I20120628000653

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dorothy M Preston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245346899NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3837TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aeg Texas Professional Pllc4486985678166

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Provider NameFamily Vision Associates Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952406498
PECOS PAC ID: 5395950083
Enrollment ID: O20120213000832

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Provider NameAeg Texas Professional Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457905937
PECOS PAC ID: 4486985678
Enrollment ID: O20191021001152

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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. Dorothy M Preston 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
Dorothy M Preston, OD
440 Hickory St,
Abilene, TX 79601-5716

Ph: (325) 677-6225
Dorothy M Preston, OD
440 Hickory St,
Abilene, TX 79601-5716

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