Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tyler, Texas. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine 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 East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 2440 E 5th St, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 595-0500.

Thomas Bochow is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H6056) 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 1497726103.

Contact Information

Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH
2440 E 5th St,
Tyler, TX 75701-3592
(903) 595-0500
(903) 595-2153

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Bochow
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location2440 E 5th St, Tyler, Texas
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:
  • Thomas Bochow attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497726103
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446140677
  • Enrollment ID: I20091130000608

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Bochow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497726103NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology H6056 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc25674540859

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. Thomas Bochow allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427029024
PECOS PAC ID: 2567454085
Enrollment ID: O20040402000237

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. Thomas Bochow 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
Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH
2440 E 5th St,
Tyler, TX 75701-3592

Ph: (903) 595-0500
Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH
2440 E 5th St,
Tyler, TX 75701-3592

Ph: (903) 595-0500

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