ERIC J. DEL PIERO M.D. – NPI #1790879369
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

ERIC DEL PIERO is an ophthalmologist located in MONTEREY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790879369 to ERIC DEL PIERO on October 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ERIC DEL PIERO below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC J. DEL PIERO

NPI Number
1790879369
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC J. DEL PIERO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
871 CASS STREET
SUITE 200
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 375-5066 Fax: (831) 375-0154
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ERIC DEL PIERO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G460850
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
CA G46085

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Additional Information

Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ERIC DEL PIERO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
      23625 W R HOLMAN HIGHWAY
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
    • NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER
      1441 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD
      SALINAS, CA 93906

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