Kathryn E Thigpen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Florence, AL

Kathryn E Thigpen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Florence, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Florence Eye Center, Inc. and her current practice location is 201 Rosa Ln, Florence, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 760-7213.

Kathryn E Thigpen is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number SA55TA639) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1316994759.

Contact Information

Kathryn E Thigpen, OD
201 Rosa Ln,
Florence, AL 35630-1770
(256) 760-7213
(256) 760-7272

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKathryn E Thigpen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location201 Rosa Ln, Florence, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kathryn E Thigpen attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316994759
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052475779
  • Enrollment ID: I20090126000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kathryn E Thigpen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316994759NPI-NPPES
009930575MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist SA55TA639 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florence Eye Center, Inc.40826318746

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. Kathryn E Thigpen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameFlorence Eye Center, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457414104
PECOS PAC ID: 4082631874
Enrollment ID: O20051101000058

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. Kathryn E Thigpen 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
Kathryn E Thigpen, OD
201 Rosa Ln,
Florence, AL 35630-1770

Ph: (256) 760-7213
Kathryn E Thigpen, OD
201 Rosa Ln,
Florence, AL 35630-1770

Ph: (256) 760-7213

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