Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Middletown, CT

Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Middletown, Connecticut. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Connecticut Eye Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 535 Saybrook Road, Ground Floor, Middletown, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 347-9377.

Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 029597) 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 1235140104.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins, MD
535 Saybrook Road, Ground Floor,
Middletown, CT 06457-4711
(860) 347-9377
(860) 347-4146

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Joseph Beggins
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location535 Saybrook Road, Middletown, Connecticut
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 Joseph Beggins attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235140104
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476552647
  • Enrollment ID: I20110907000847

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235140104NPI-NPPES
001295973MedicaidCT
004172821MedicaidCT
001295973-01MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 029597 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Connecticut Eye Physicians Pc17593809264

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 Joseph Beggins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameConnecticut Eye Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235205303
PECOS PAC ID: 1759380926
Enrollment ID: O20061216000006

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 Joseph Beggins 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 Joseph Beggins, MD
535 Saybrook Road, Ground Floor,
Middletown, CT 06457-4711

Ph: (860) 347-9377
Dr Thomas Joseph Beggins, MD
535 Saybrook Road, Ground Floor,
Middletown, CT 06457-4711

Ph: (860) 347-9377

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Middletown, CT

Dr. Elizabeth A Rocco, M.D.
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Phone: 860-347-7466    Fax: 860-347-2619
Dr. Roger D Luskind, M.D.
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Phone: 860-347-7466    Fax: 860-347-2619
Dr. Elwin G Schwartz, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 Saybrook Rd, Suite 100, Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-347-7466    Fax: 860-347-2619
Mr. Peter A Shriver, DO
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Saybrook Road, Suite 100, Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-347-7466    Fax: 860-347-2619
Shimy Apoorva,
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 535 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-347-9377    
Dr. Kristy G. Mascarenhas, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-347-7466    Fax: 860-347-2619

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