Aaron Guthrie Thompson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Aaron Guthrie Thompson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Thompson And Lett Eye Care, Pllc and his current practice location is 7161 Lee Hwy, Suite 200, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 305-7272.

Aaron Guthrie Thompson is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 2289) 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 1538263561.

Contact Information

Aaron Guthrie Thompson, OD
7161 Lee Hwy, Suite 200,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-8608
(423) 305-7272
(423) 305-7270

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAaron Guthrie Thompson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location7161 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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:
  • Aaron Guthrie Thompson attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538263561
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294705570
  • Enrollment ID: I20040727000208

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Aaron Guthrie Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538263561NPI-NPPES
100047756OtherTNCARITEN/PHP
4082556OtherTNBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2289 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thompson And Lett Eye Care, Pllc76180311052

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. Aaron Guthrie Thompson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThompson And Lett Eye Care, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184860769
PECOS PAC ID: 7618031105
Enrollment ID: O20090128000242

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. Aaron Guthrie Thompson 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
Aaron Guthrie Thompson, OD
7161 Lee Hwy, Suite 200,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-8608

Ph: (423) 305-7272
Aaron Guthrie Thompson, OD
7161 Lee Hwy, Suite 200,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-8608

Ph: (423) 305-7272

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