Dr Thomas Eric Smith, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Santa Cruz, CA

Dr Thomas Eric Smith, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor - Sports Physician" provider in Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 550 Water St, Building C, Santa Cruz, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 426-6450.

Dr Thomas Eric Smith is licensed to practice in California (license number 16877) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1184705857.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Eric Smith, DC
550 Water St, Building C,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4124
(831) 426-6450
(831) 426-0418

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Eric Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience40 Years
Location550 Water St, Santa Cruz, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thomas Eric Smith graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184705857
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608914296
  • Enrollment ID: I20091119000411

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Eric Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184705857NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 16877 (California)Primary
111NR0400XChiropractor - Rehabilitation 16877 (California)Primary
111NS0005XChiropractor - Sports Physician 16877 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Thomas Eric Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSanta Cruz Community Health Centers
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902923329
PECOS PAC ID: 0840259107
Enrollment ID: O20041004000763

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. Dr Thomas Eric Smith 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
Dr Thomas Eric Smith, DC
550 Water St, Building C,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4124

Ph: (831) 426-6450
Dr Thomas Eric Smith, DC
550 Water St, Building C,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4124

Ph: (831) 426-6450

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