Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Killeen, TX

Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Killeen, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Killeen Eye Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 3124 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 690-4733.

Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6898TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356369458.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr, OD
3124 E Central Texas Expy,
Killeen, TX 76543-7333
(254) 690-4733
(254) 690-6728

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location3124 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356369458
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810996865
  • Enrollment ID: I20061220000407

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356369458NPI-NPPES
208158001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6898TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Killeen Eye Associates, P.a.74160085605

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 Thomas Allen Lucas Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKilleen Eye Associates, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457594129
PECOS PAC ID: 7416008560
Enrollment ID: O20090630000575
Provider NameFort Hood Eye Associates Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033518253
PECOS PAC ID: 6608195706
Enrollment ID: O20150511002166
Provider NameSalado Eye Associates Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558898213
PECOS PAC ID: 6800166992
Enrollment ID: O20170722000125

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 Thomas Allen Lucas Jr 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 Thomas Allen Lucas Jr, OD
3124 E Central Texas Expy,
Killeen, TX 76543-7333

Ph: (254) 690-4733
Dr Thomas Allen Lucas Jr, OD
3124 E Central Texas Expy,
Killeen, TX 76543-7333

Ph: (254) 690-4733

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