Dr Mario Cruz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Dillingham, AK

Dr Mario Cruz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Dillingham, Alaska. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Homer Eyecare Llc and his current practice location is 6000 Kanakanak, Dillingham, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 842-5201.

Dr Mario Cruz is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 122876) 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 1962926956.

Contact Information

Dr Mario Cruz, OD
6000 Kanakanak,
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5201
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mario Cruz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location6000 Kanakanak, Dillingham, Alaska
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 Mario Cruz attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962926956
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2017
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103182860
  • Enrollment ID: I20210909001766

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mario Cruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962926956NPI-NPPES
1674551MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 122876 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Homer Eyecare Llc13555001582

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Provider NameHomer Eyecare Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124397682
PECOS PAC ID: 1355500158
Enrollment ID: O20120314000777

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mario Cruz, OD
Po Box 947,
Dillingham, AK 99576

Ph: (775) 315-7882
Dr Mario Cruz, OD
6000 Kanakanak,
Dillingham, AK 99576

Ph: (907) 842-5201

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6000 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone: 907-842-9362    
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6000 Kanakanak Rd, Dillingham, AK 99576
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