Thomas Russell Dietze, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Corpus Christi, TX

Thomas Russell Dietze, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc and his current practice location is 5402 S Staples St, Suite 100, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 992-9400.

Thomas Russell Dietze is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H1574) 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 1417938713.

Contact Information

Thomas Russell Dietze, MD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656
(361) 992-9400
(361) 992-8295

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Russell Dietze
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location5402 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, 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 Russell Dietze attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417938713
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173585601
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803000039

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Russell Dietze such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417938713NPI-NPPES
129833303MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist H1574 (Texas)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology H1574 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc93352036113

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 Russell Dietze allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Texas Eye Consultants, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396819769
PECOS PAC ID: 9335203611
Enrollment ID: O20090202000068

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 Russell Dietze 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 Russell Dietze, MD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656

Ph: (361) 992-9400
Thomas Russell Dietze, MD
5402 S Staples St, Suite 100,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656

Ph: (361) 992-9400

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