Dr Thomas K Unger, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Troy, IL

Dr Thomas K Unger, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Troy, Illinois. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Unger Eye Care Pc and his current practice location is 534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 667-2020.

Dr Thomas K Unger is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046.008303) 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 1629158092.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas K Unger, OD
534 Edwardsville Rd,
Troy, IL 62294-1338
(618) 667-2020
(618) 667-0205

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas K Unger
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, 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 K Unger attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629158092
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193896561
  • Enrollment ID: I20080612000836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas K Unger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629158092NPI-NPPES
046008303MedicaidIL
CJ3828OtherILMEDICARE RR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046.008303 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unger Eye Care Pc99312703032

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 K Unger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameUnger Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144379850
PECOS PAC ID: 9931270303
Enrollment ID: O20080612000817

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 K Unger 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 K Unger, OD
534 Edwardsville Rd,
Troy, IL 62294-1338

Ph: (618) 667-2020
Dr Thomas K Unger, OD
534 Edwardsville Rd,
Troy, IL 62294-1338

Ph: (618) 667-2020

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Optometrist in Troy, IL

Unger Eye Care Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Phone: 618-667-2020    
Dr. Alice E Unger, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 534 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
Phone: 618-667-2020    Fax: 618-667-0205

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