Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Richmond, VA

Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Richmond, Virginia. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Virginia Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, Llc and his current practice location is 8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 272-8040.

Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 010271259) 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 1730224981.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr, MD
8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135,
Richmond, VA 23235-0017
(804) 272-8040
(804) 272-7344

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135, Richmond, 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 Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730224981
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042465601
  • Enrollment ID: I20210316001956

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730224981NPI-NPPES
010271259OtherVAMEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 010271259 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, Llc12545071712

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 Hudson Metz, Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVirginia Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780961086
PECOS PAC ID: 1254507171
Enrollment ID: O20111227000414

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 Hudson Metz, Jr 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 Hudson Metz, Jr, MD
8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135,
Richmond, VA 23235-0017

Ph: (804) 272-8040
Dr Thomas Hudson Metz, Jr, MD
8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135,
Richmond, VA 23235-0017

Ph: (804) 272-8040

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