Dr Thomas Edward Welage, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Greensburg, IN

Dr Thomas Edward Welage, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Greensburg, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Thomas E. Welage, O.d., P.c. and his current practice location is 946 E Main St, Greensburg, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 663-8405.

Dr Thomas Edward Welage is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18002769) 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 1255488524.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Edward Welage, OD
946 E Main St,
Greensburg, IN 47240-2305
(812) 663-8405
(812) 663-9764

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Edward Welage
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location946 E Main St, Greensburg, Indiana
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 Edward Welage attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255488524
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749305050
  • Enrollment ID: I20100909001043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Edward Welage such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255488524NPI-NPPES
200062520MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 18002769 (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thomas E. Welage, O.d., P.c.09413332073

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 Edward Welage allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThomas E. Welage, O.d., P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235267030
PECOS PAC ID: 0941333207
Enrollment ID: O20100806000383

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 Edward Welage 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 Edward Welage, OD
721 N Lincoln St,
Greensburg, IN 47240-1328

Ph: (812) 663-8405
Dr Thomas Edward Welage, OD
946 E Main St,
Greensburg, IN 47240-2305

Ph: (812) 663-8405

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