Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Palatine, IL

Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Palatine, Illinois. He went to Ferris State College - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Gustafson Eye Care Clinics, Ltd. and his current practice location is 96 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 358-7722.

Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046008241) 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 1164492096.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson, OD
96 W Northwest Hwy,
Palatine, IL 60067-3571
(847) 358-7722
(847) 934-0661

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Earl Gustafson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location96 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois
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 Thomas Earl Gustafson attended and graduated from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164492096
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800076399
  • Enrollment ID: I20110216000426

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164492096NPI-NPPES
046008241MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046008241 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gustafson Eye Care Clinics, Ltd.63050268993

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 Earl Gustafson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGustafson Eye Care Clinics, Ltd.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215138771
PECOS PAC ID: 6305026899
Enrollment ID: O20110216000365

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 Earl Gustafson 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 Earl Gustafson, OD
96 W Northwest Hwy,
Palatine, IL 60067-3571

Ph: (847) 358-7722
Dr Thomas Earl Gustafson, OD
96 W Northwest Hwy,
Palatine, IL 60067-3571

Ph: (847) 358-7722

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