Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Covington, LA

Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Covington, Louisiana. His current practice location is 185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 898-2001.

Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 2001-947AT) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1174205900.

Contact Information

Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD
185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B,
Covington, LA 70433-7302
(985) 898-2001
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Weston Benjamin Acosta
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174205900
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2023
  • Last Update Date: 08/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153776000
  • Enrollment ID: I20231012000542

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174205900NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2001-947AT (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 Weston Benjamin Acosta allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEyelid Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841410230
PECOS PAC ID: 8325112055
Enrollment ID: O20080730000036

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD
185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B,
Covington, LA 70433-7302

Ph: (985) 898-2001
Dr Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD
185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B,
Covington, LA 70433-7302

Ph: (985) 898-2001

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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