Dr Thomas P Cowden, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr Thomas P Cowden, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Blue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 949-2600.

Dr Thomas P Cowden is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301059332) 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 1346245313.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas P Cowden, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049
(616) 949-2600
(616) 365-2076

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas P Cowden
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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 P Cowden attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346245313
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244207033
  • Enrollment ID: I20100326000745

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas P Cowden such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346245313NPI-NPPES
180038178OtherMIMEDICARE RR
4142256MedicaidMI
180D148331OtherMIBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301059332 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum HealthGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc882006561850

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 P Cowden allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBlue Sky Vision Eye Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801977202
PECOS PAC ID: 8820065618
Enrollment ID: O20040913000036

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 P Cowden 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 P Cowden, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049

Ph: (616) 949-2600
Dr Thomas P Cowden, MD
750 E Beltline Ave Ne,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6049

Ph: (616) 949-2600

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Laura J Piippo, M.D.
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Phone: 616-949-2600    Fax: 616-365-2076
Melissa Lynn Meldrum, M.D.
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Dr. Robert J Roosenberg, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-949-2600    Fax: 616-365-2076
Greg Bever, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 616-954-2020    
Dr. Mark E Sheldon, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-949-2600    Fax: 616-365-2076
Dr. Tiffany Lauren Kent, MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4070 Lake Dr Se, Suite 205, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-888-2948    Fax: 616-888-2949

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