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MICHAEL BIFANO
NPI 1730923707
Optometrist in Southaven, MS

Active since June 24, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671(662) 349-1959(662) 510-2391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Michael Bifano NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL BIFANO (NPI 1730923707) is an individual optometrist in Southaven, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (1094) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730923707
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BIFANO
Location Address726 GOODMAN RD E STE BSouthaven, MS 38671-9530
Mailing Address726 Goodman Rd E Ste BSouthaven, MS 38671-9530 · (662) 349-1959 · Fax (662) 510-2391
Phone(662) 349-1959
Fax(662) 510-2391
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1730923707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 1094
Definition
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B, Southaven, MS 38671
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Bifano is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325586928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240814001800
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Bifano reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Desoto Eyecare Inc
Same address
Exclusive Provider Organization
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B
Southaven, MS 38671
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376576884 (662) 349-1959

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38671 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RESPIRIUM ANESTHESIA SOLUTIONS LLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
Desoto County (325) 675-6466
DESOTO EYECARE INC
Exclusive Provider Organization
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
Desoto County (662) 349-1959
DR. KRISTIN SCHICK FONSECA O.D.
Optometrist
726 GOODMAN RD E STE B
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
Desoto County (662) 349-1959

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Bifano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Bifano is 1730923707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2024.

Where is Michael Bifano located?

Michael Bifano practices at 726 Goodman Rd E Ste B, Southaven, MS 38671. The listed phone number is (662) 349-1959.

What is Michael Bifano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Michael Bifano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Bifano is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Bifano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Bifano reassigns Medicare benefits to Desoto Eyecare Inc (Southaven, MS). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Bifano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Bifano accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 15 other insurers list Michael Bifano as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Bifano was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.