Dr Mark E Elkinson, OD PA - Medicare Optometrist in South Portland, ME

Dr Mark E Elkinson, OD PA is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in South Portland, Maine. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 200 Gorham Rd, Suite 940, South Portland, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 761-9054.

Dr Mark E Elkinson is licensed to practice in Maine (license number OPT758) 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 1336233931.

Contact Information

Dr Mark E Elkinson, OD PA
200 Gorham Rd, Suite 940,
South Portland, ME 04106-2409
(207) 761-9054
(207) 879-9003



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark E Elkinson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location200 Gorham Rd, South Portland, Maine
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 Mark E Elkinson attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336233931
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254315740
  • Enrollment ID: I20040614000905

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark E Elkinson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336233931NPI-NPPES
120910000MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT758 (Maine)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 Mark E Elkinson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMark E Elkinson Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124364765
PECOS PAC ID: 4880714807
Enrollment ID: O20131007000195

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mark E Elkinson, OD PA
200 Gorham Rd, Suite 940,
South Portland, ME 04106-2409

Ph: (207) 761-9054
Dr Mark E Elkinson, OD PA
200 Gorham Rd, Suite 940,
South Portland, ME 04106-2409

Ph: (207) 761-9054

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