Dr Earl Joseph Primo, O D - Medicare Optometrist in Covington, LA

Dr Earl Joseph Primo, O D is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 880 N Highway 190, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 867-8708.

Dr Earl Joseph Primo is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1332-466T) 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 1326015751.

Contact Information

Dr Earl Joseph Primo, O D
880 N Highway 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5147
(985) 867-8708
(985) 867-8711



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Earl Joseph Primo
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location880 N Highway 190, Covington, Louisiana
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 Earl Joseph Primo attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326015751
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961471248
  • Enrollment ID: I20041004000005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Earl Joseph Primo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326015751NPI-NPPES
1153796MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1332-466T (Louisiana)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 Earl Joseph Primo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLouisiana Family Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053467373
PECOS PAC ID: 7113074717
Enrollment ID: O20090501000002

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Provider NameEarl J Primo Ms Od Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558502971
PECOS PAC ID: 6800948910
Enrollment ID: O20090721000779

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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 Earl Joseph Primo 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 Earl Joseph Primo, O D
205 Stonewood Dr,
Covington, LA 70433-5819

Ph: (504) 606-1701
Dr Earl Joseph Primo, O D
880 N Highway 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5147

Ph: (985) 867-8708

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Optometrist in Covington, LA

Louisiana Family Eyecare
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1431 Ochsner Blvd, Suite A, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-7898    Fax: 985-875-9844
Jeff M Anastasio, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1431 Ochsner Blvd, Suite A, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-7898    
Vision Optique C190
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-1056    Fax: 985-892-1648
Health Transformations Inc
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 706 W 15th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-1110    
Dr. Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Dr. Denise Fletcher King, O.D
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1124 N Highway 190, Vision Care Plus, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-2020    Fax: 985-893-1675
Vision Care Plus Inc.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1124 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-2020    Fax: 985-893-1675

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