Dr Robert A Colon, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elko, NV

Dr Robert A Colon, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elko, Nevada. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Colon And Alleman Ltd and his current practice location is 2209 N 5th St, Elko, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 738-8491.

Dr Robert A Colon is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 149) 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 1821096991.

Contact Information

Dr Robert A Colon, OD
2209 N 5th St,
Elko, NV 89801-2458
(775) 738-8491
(775) 738-3313



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert A Colon
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location2209 N 5th St, Elko, Nevada
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 Robert A Colon attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821096991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486740974
  • Enrollment ID: I20101229000040

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert A Colon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821096991NPI-NPPES
410021227OtherNVRR MEDICARE
627631OtherNVBCBS MEDIGAP
0373120001OtherNVDMERC PIN
00010029440OtherNVTAT
WCHMJOtherNVGROUP MEDICARE PIN
002504520MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 149 (Nevada)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 149 (Nevada)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 149 (Nevada)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 149 (Nevada)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 149 (Nevada)Secondary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 149 (Nevada)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Colon And Alleman Ltd48806713205

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameColon & Alleman Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760568422
PECOS PAC ID: 4880671320
Enrollment ID: O20040702000290

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert A Colon, OD
2209 N 5th St,
Elko, NV 89801-2458

Ph: (775) 738-8491
Dr Robert A Colon, OD
2209 N 5th St,
Elko, NV 89801-2458

Ph: (775) 738-8491

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