Dr James Turner Altman, - Medicare Optometrist in Pikeville, KY

Dr James Turner Altman, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pikeville, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 147 Hibbard St, Pikeville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 471-4803.

Dr James Turner Altman is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 2230DT) 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 1154990349.

Contact Information

Dr James Turner Altman,
147 Hibbard St,
Pikeville, KY 41501-1754
(606) 471-4803
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Turner Altman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location147 Hibbard St, Pikeville, Kentucky
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 James Turner Altman graduated from medical school in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154990349
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2021
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204225071
  • Enrollment ID: I20211116002871

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Turner Altman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154990349NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2230DT (Kentucky)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 James Turner Altman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKevin Snipes Od & Associates Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821287335
PECOS PAC ID: 2163584624
Enrollment ID: O20081218000089

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Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710649231
PECOS PAC ID: 7416348347
Enrollment ID: O20220103000479

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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 James Turner Altman 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 James Turner Altman,
87 Ball Park St,
Allen, KY 41601-9414

Ph: (606) 471-4803
Dr James Turner Altman,
147 Hibbard St,
Pikeville, KY 41501-1754

Ph: (606) 471-4803

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