Chanh M Tu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Americus, GA

Chanh M Tu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Americus, Georgia. He went to University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Regional Eye Center, Llp and his current practice location is 1119 E Lamar St, Americus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 924-4022.

Chanh M Tu is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 042468) 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 1134198765.

Contact Information

Chanh M Tu, MD
1119 E Lamar St,
Americus, GA 31709-3762
(229) 924-4022
(229) 924-7133

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChanh M Tu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location1119 E Lamar St, Americus, Georgia
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:
  • Chanh M Tu attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134198765
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507958451
  • Enrollment ID: I20100422000874

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chanh M Tu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134198765NPI-NPPES
000720178EMedicaidGA
00720178AMedicaidGA
000720178DMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 042468 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAmericus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Eye Center, Llp15573501216

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. Chanh M Tu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Eye Center, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790836864
PECOS PAC ID: 1557350121
Enrollment ID: O20040510000089

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. Chanh M Tu 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
Chanh M Tu, MD
1119 E Lamar St, P O Box 788,
Americus, GA 31709-3762

Ph: (229) 924-4022
Chanh M Tu, MD
1119 E Lamar St,
Americus, GA 31709-3762

Ph: (229) 924-4022

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