Stephen M Welcker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Belle Chasse, LA

Stephen M Welcker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. His current practice location is 400 Russell Ave Bldg 41, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 678-7970.

Stephen M Welcker is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 854094T) 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 1346301876.

Contact Information

Stephen M Welcker, OD
400 Russell Ave Bldg 41,
Belle Chasse, LA 70037-1006
(504) 678-7970
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen M Welcker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location400 Russell Ave Bldg 41, Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346301876
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436384799
  • Enrollment ID: I20131023000999

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen M Welcker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346301876NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 854094AT (Louisiana)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 854094T (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen M Welcker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen M Welcker, OD
400 Russell Ave Bldg 41,
Belle Chasse, LA 70037-1006

Ph: (504) 678-7970
Stephen M Welcker, OD
400 Russell Ave Bldg 41,
Belle Chasse, LA 70037-1006

Ph: (504) 678-7970

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Optometrist in Belle Chasse, LA

Belle Chasse Optical
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 102 Woodland Hwy, Ste 10, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: 504-393-0002    Fax: 504-392-0770
Thuy Thanh Nguyen, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 102 Woodland Hwy Ste 10, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: 504-393-0002    Fax: 504-392-0770

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