Dr Joseph Stuart Tims, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA

Dr Joseph Stuart Tims, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vistar Eye Center Inc and his current practice location is 707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 344-4000.

Dr Joseph Stuart Tims is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101251660) 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 1417155771.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Stuart Tims, MD
707 S Jefferson St,
Roanoke, VA 24016-5100
(540) 344-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Stuart Tims
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience17 Years
Location707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, Virginia
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 Joseph Stuart Tims attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417155771
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406039569
  • Enrollment ID: I20120801000611

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Stuart Tims such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417155771NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101251660 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vistar Eye Center Inc044624985825

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 Joseph Stuart Tims allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVistar Eye Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457323545
PECOS PAC ID: 0446249858
Enrollment ID: O20040511001643

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 Joseph Stuart Tims 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 Joseph Stuart Tims, MD
Po Box 1789,
Roanoke, VA 24008-1789

Ph: (540) 855-5139
Dr Joseph Stuart Tims, MD
707 S Jefferson St,
Roanoke, VA 24016-5100

Ph: (540) 344-4000

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