Merina Thomas, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Portland, OR

Merina Thomas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group, Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group and her current practice location is 3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 494-7891.

Merina Thomas is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD186970) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1811251820.

Contact Information

Merina Thomas, MD
3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd,
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-7891
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerina Thomas
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience12 Years
Location3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Merina Thomas graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811251820
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/25/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254631567
  • Enrollment ID: I20180822001442

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merina Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811251820NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301108992 (Michigan)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 60844968 (Oregon)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist MD186970 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ohsu Hospital And ClinicsPortland, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group48807601071485
Oregon Health And Sciences University/university Medical Group48807601071485

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. Merina Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Professional Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376709535
PECOS PAC ID: 4880760107
Enrollment ID: O20080910000013

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. Merina Thomas 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
Merina Thomas, MD
3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd,
Portland, OR 97239-4146

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Merina Thomas, MD
3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd,
Portland, OR 97239

Ph: (503) 494-7891

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