Dr George M Thurber, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Ocean Springs, MS

Dr George M Thurber, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Center For Eye Care Ltd and his current practice location is 3420 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (228) 875-3937.

Dr George M Thurber is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 12893) 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 1194839779.

Contact Information

Dr George M Thurber, MD
3420 Bienville Blvd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5732
(228) 875-3937
(228) 875-3930

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George M Thurber
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location3420 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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 George M Thurber attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194839779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870553449
  • Enrollment ID: I20110420000205

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George M Thurber such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194839779NPI-NPPES
00016823MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 12893 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Center For Eye Care Ltd48806180813

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 George M Thurber allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenter For Eye Care Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487768024
PECOS PAC ID: 4880618081
Enrollment ID: O20060113000748

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 George M Thurber 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 George M Thurber, MD
3420 Bienville Blvd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5732

Ph: (228) 875-3937
Dr George M Thurber, MD
3420 Bienville Blvd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5732

Ph: (228) 875-3937

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Marcus C Neuffer, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 228-875-3937    

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