Dr Joann Meadows Tyson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anniston, AL

Dr Joann Meadows Tyson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anniston, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 5560 Mcclellan Blvd, Anniston, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 820-2800.

Dr Joann Meadows Tyson is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-C04-TA-823) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1578898557.

Contact Information

Dr Joann Meadows Tyson, OD
5560 Mcclellan Blvd,
Anniston, AL 36206-1664
(256) 820-2800
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joann Meadows Tyson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location5560 Mcclellan Blvd, Anniston, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joann Meadows Tyson attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578898557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/09/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850433095
  • Enrollment ID: I20100126000480

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joann Meadows Tyson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578898557NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-C04-TA-823 (Alabama)Primary

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 Joann Meadows Tyson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVision & Eye Healthcare
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194020800
PECOS PAC ID: 0749465243
Enrollment ID: O20110427000350

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 Joann Meadows Tyson 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 Joann Meadows Tyson, OD
101 Avery Dr,
Anniston, AL 36205-3606

Ph: (256) 225-1689
Dr Joann Meadows Tyson, OD
5560 Mcclellan Blvd,
Anniston, AL 36206-1664

Ph: (256) 820-2800

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