Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA

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Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Retina Partners and his current practice location is 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite # 720e, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 829-3303.

Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom is licensed to practice in California (license number G34319) 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 1063476448.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite # 720e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2208
(310) 829-3303
(310) 829-3301

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Alan Hanscom
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience51 Years
Location2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California
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 Thomas Alan Hanscom attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063476448
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587733381
  • Enrollment ID: I20080520000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063476448NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G34319 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Retina Partners32747958695

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 Thomas Alan Hanscom allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Retina Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689945990
PECOS PAC ID: 3274795869
Enrollment ID: O20120426000456

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 Thomas Alan Hanscom 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 Thomas Alan Hanscom, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite # 720e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2208

Ph: (310) 829-3303		Dr Thomas Alan Hanscom, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite # 720e,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2208

Ph: (310) 829-3303

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