Dr Frank Edward Covington, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Beaufort, NC

Dr Frank Edward Covington, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Beaufort, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1620 Live Oak St Ste A, Beaufort, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (252) 728-6611.

Dr Frank Edward Covington is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1245) 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 1497851091.

Contact Information

Dr Frank Edward Covington, OD
1620 Live Oak St Ste A,
Beaufort, NC 28516-1582
(252) 728-6611
(252) 728-6038



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Frank Edward Covington
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location1620 Live Oak St Ste A, Beaufort, North Carolina
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 Frank Edward Covington attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497851091
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860570090
  • Enrollment ID: I20080429000085

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Frank Edward Covington such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497851091NPI-NPPES
8909206MedicaidNC
09206OtherNCBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1245 (North Carolina)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 Frank Edward Covington allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameInsight Optometric Services P A
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831386531
PECOS PAC ID: 3173607934
Enrollment ID: O20080303000805

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Provider NameCovington Optometric Family Eye Care, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295906329
PECOS PAC ID: 2769560994
Enrollment ID: O20080429000094

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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 Frank Edward Covington 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 Frank Edward Covington, OD
1620 Live Oak St Ste A,
Beaufort, NC 28516-1582

Ph: (252) 728-6611
Dr Frank Edward Covington, OD
1620 Live Oak St Ste A,
Beaufort, NC 28516-1582

Ph: (252) 728-6611

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Phone: 252-838-8822    Fax: 252-838-0013
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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1620 Live Oak St Ste A, Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone: 252-728-6611    Fax: 252-728-6038
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Campen Rd, Suite A, Beaufort, NC 28516
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