Dr. Chris Began
Optometry in Casa Grande, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chris Began, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Casa Grande, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Aultman Hospital. Dr. Chris Began also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nationwide Optometry P.c., Nationwide Vision Center, Inc.. Dr. Chris Began accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Chris Began at 1275 E Florence to request Dr. Chris Began the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Chris Began |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2062408503 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Chris Began attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215924733
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 5, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Chris Began
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chris Began has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| 711 | Arizona |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Canton, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Nationwide Optometry P.c.
| Nationwide Optometry P.c. | 88 |
- Nationwide Vision Center, Inc.
| Nationwide Vision Center, Inc. | 64 |
Practice Locations
1275 E Florence
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, May 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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