Dr Scott William Tunis, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Henderson, NC

Dr Scott William Tunis, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Henderson, North Carolina. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Raleigh Eye Center, P.a. and his current practice location is 451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204, Henderson, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 876-2427.

Dr Scott William Tunis is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9800407) 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 1114975398.

Contact Information

Dr Scott William Tunis, MD
451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204,
Henderson, NC 27536-5920
(919) 876-2427
(252) 492-3420

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott William Tunis
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204, Henderson, North Carolina
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 Scott William Tunis attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114975398
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749275642
  • Enrollment ID: I20040419001658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott William Tunis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114975398NPI-NPPES
11321OtherNCBCBS PROV #
8911321MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9800407 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Raleigh Eye Center, P.a.711394412514

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 Scott William Tunis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRaleigh Eye Center, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902857675
PECOS PAC ID: 7113944125
Enrollment ID: O20051028000767
Entity NameEast Carolina Center For Sight Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427212562
PECOS PAC ID: 3476629528
Enrollment ID: O20080915000067

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 Scott William Tunis 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 Scott William Tunis, MD
3320 Executive Dr Ste 111,
Raleigh, NC 27609-7445

Ph: (919) 436-3991
Dr Scott William Tunis, MD
451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204,
Henderson, NC 27536-5920

Ph: (919) 876-2427

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 451 Ruin Creek Rd, Suite 204, Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: 252-492-8021    Fax: 252-492-3420

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