Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ruston, LA

Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Vision Therapy" provider in Ruston, Louisiana. She went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1010 S Vienna St, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 255-9433.

Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number LA1285-436T) 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 1174565295.

Contact Information

Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd, OD
1010 S Vienna St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5832
(318) 255-9433
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jennifer Ann Floyd
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1010 S Vienna St, Ruston, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174565295
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476569997
  • Enrollment ID: I20060221000611

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174565295NPI-NPPES
1431362MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy LA1285-436T (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 Jennifer Ann Floyd allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameThe Visual Difference, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891879821
PECOS PAC ID: 9032117270
Enrollment ID: O20061122000075

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd, OD
153 Johnston Rd,
Choudrant, LA 71227-3479

Ph: (318) 768-4410
Dr Jennifer Ann Floyd, OD
1010 S Vienna St,
Ruston, LA 71270-5832

Ph: (318) 255-9433

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