Dr Thomas Alan Foster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sweetwater, TN

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Dr Thomas Alan Foster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Foster Family Eyecare, Pllc and his current practice location is 689a Hwy 68, Sweetwater, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 337-9222.

Dr Thomas Alan Foster is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 1421) 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 1114931516.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Alan Foster, OD
689a Hwy 68,
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9222
(423) 337-9099

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Alan Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location689a Hwy 68, Sweetwater, Tennessee
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 Alan Foster attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114931516
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375593767
  • Enrollment ID: I20100806000656

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Alan Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114931516NPI-NPPES
0167822OtherTNBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1421 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Foster Family Eyecare, Pllc13553917313

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 Alan Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFoster Family Eyecare, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356457220
PECOS PAC ID: 1355391731
Enrollment ID: O20050124000656

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 Alan Foster 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 Alan Foster, OD
689a Hwy 68,
Sweetwater, TN 37874

Ph: (423) 337-9222		Dr Thomas Alan Foster, OD
689a Hwy 68,
Sweetwater, TN 37874

Ph: (423) 337-9222

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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