Dr Christopher Thomas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Amite, LA

Dr Christopher Thomas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Amite, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc., Tiger Vision, L.l.c. and his current practice location is 420 N 2nd St, Amite, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 981-1216.

Dr Christopher Thomas is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1803-737AT) 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 1376910265.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420
(985) 981-1216
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Thomas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience9 Years
Location420 N 2nd St, Amite, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Christopher Thomas attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376910265
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244531192
  • Enrollment ID: I20151217001328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376910265NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1803-737AT (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.52948610193
Tiger Vision, L.l.c.08402928508

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. Dr Christopher Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTiger Vision, L.l.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063471985
PECOS PAC ID: 0840292850
Enrollment ID: O20070205000186
Provider NamePrecision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093851339
PECOS PAC ID: 5294861019
Enrollment ID: O20100331000961

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. Dr Christopher 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
Dr Christopher Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420

Ph: (985) 981-1216
Dr Christopher Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420

Ph: (985) 981-1216

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