AVIT J. GREMILLION, III MD – NPI #1861479529
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

AVIT GREMILLION, III is an ophthalmologist located in BILOXI, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861479529 to AVIT GREMILLION, III on December 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name FRERE GREMILLION. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 3 years ago on Dec 05, 2023. 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 AVIT GREMILLION, III below.

NPI Profile for
AVIT J. GREMILLION, III

NPI Number
1861479529
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AVIT J. GREMILLION, III
Other Name: FRERE GREMILLION
Credentials
MD
Primary location
962 TOMMY MUNRO DR STE E
BILOXI, MS 39532-2139
Phone: (228) 388-7000 Fax: (833) 849-9899
2 Other location(s):
67186 Industry Ln Ste A
Covington, LA 70433-8708
Phone: (985) 867-9100
Fax: (833) 849-9899
2495 Shreveport Hwy
Pineville, LA 71360-4044
Phone: (318) 473-0010
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 05, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AVIT GREMILLION, III

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNAMS7812033
otherMEDICARE RAILROADMS180000355
medicaidLA1486787
medicaidMS05109145
medicaidMS05109745
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)		 LA 023984
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist		 MS 17239

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AVIT GREMILLION, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERIT HEALTH BILOXI
      150 REYNOIR STREET
      BILOXI, MS 39530
    • SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM
      2809 DENNY AV
      PASCAGOULA, MS 39581

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