Dr Mallory B Thornton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

Dr Mallory B Thornton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Westheimer Vision Services, Pllc and her current practice location is 10260 Westheimer Rd, Suite 580, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 781-3517.

Dr Mallory B Thornton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5587TG) 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 1013905207.

Contact Information

Dr Mallory B Thornton, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd, Suite 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3110
(713) 781-3517
(713) 783-9025

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mallory B Thornton
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location10260 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas
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 Mallory B Thornton attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013905207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012054968
  • Enrollment ID: I20101019000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mallory B Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013905207NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5587TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Westheimer Vision Services, Pllc43859626123

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 Mallory B Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWestheimer Vision Services, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497144349
PECOS PAC ID: 4385962612
Enrollment ID: O20150416000449

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 Mallory B Thornton 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 Mallory B Thornton, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd Ste 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3107

Ph: (713) 781-3517
Dr Mallory B Thornton, OD
10260 Westheimer Rd, Suite 580,
Houston, TX 77042-3110

Ph: (713) 781-3517

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