Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Texarkana, TX

Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Texarkana, Texas. He went to Pacific University - College 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 Med Southwest Pllc and his current practice location is 2703 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 838-0783.

Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3936T) 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 1598899379.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak, OD
2703 Richmond Rd,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2328
(903) 838-0783
(903) 831-6145

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Merle Dvorak
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location2703 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, Texas
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 Merle Dvorak attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598899379
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153626585
  • Enrollment ID: I20160223002376

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598899379NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3936T (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Med Southwest Pllc4082952874183

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 Merle Dvorak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMed Southwest Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609348739
PECOS PAC ID: 4082952874
Enrollment ID: O20190221001481

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 Merle Dvorak 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 Merle Dvorak, OD
304 Ridge Point Dr,
Forney, TX 75126-5354

Ph: (469) 273-3348
Dr Thomas Merle Dvorak, OD
2703 Richmond Rd,
Texarkana, TX 75503-2328

Ph: (903) 838-0783

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