Thomas D Coats, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fort Washington, PA

Thomas D Coats, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University 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 Ophthalmic Associates Of Fort Washington and his current practice location is 1244 Fort Washington Ave, Suite E1, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 643-2730.

Thomas D Coats is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD053603L) 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 1558369942.

Contact Information

Thomas D Coats, MD
1244 Fort Washington Ave, Suite E1,
Fort Washington, PA 19034-1743
(215) 643-2730
(215) 643-6677

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas D Coats
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location1244 Fort Washington Ave, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
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 D Coats attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558369942
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/04/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961572573
  • Enrollment ID: I20101206000438

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas D Coats such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558369942NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD053603L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmic Associates Of Fort Washington11533969732

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 D Coats allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmic Associates Of Fort Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790744688
PECOS PAC ID: 1153396973
Enrollment ID: O20040826000510

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 D Coats 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 D Coats, MD
1244 Fort Washington Ave, Suite E1,
Fort Washington, PA 19034-1743

Ph: (215) 643-2730
Thomas D Coats, MD
1244 Fort Washington Ave, Suite E1,
Fort Washington, PA 19034-1743

Ph: (215) 643-2730

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