Melanie C Thompson, OPTOMETRIST - Medicare Optometrist in Amarillo, TX

Melanie C Thompson, OPTOMETRIST is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Amarillo, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Paramount Eye Care Pllc and her current practice location is 2700 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 355-9536.

Melanie C Thompson is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5581TG) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1275594392.

Contact Information

Melanie C Thompson, OPTOMETRIST
2700 Paramount Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79109-3009
(806) 355-9536
(806) 353-5572

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie C Thompson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location2700 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melanie C Thompson attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275594392
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/03/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143217661
  • Enrollment ID: I20101023000183

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie C Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275594392NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5581TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paramount Eye Care Pllc47896676199

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. Melanie C Thompson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameParamount Eye Care Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184684722
PECOS PAC ID: 4789667619
Enrollment ID: O20040611000847

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. Melanie C Thompson 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
Melanie C Thompson, OPTOMETRIST
2700 Paramount Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79109-3009

Ph: (806) 355-9536
Melanie C Thompson, OPTOMETRIST
2700 Paramount Blvd,
Amarillo, TX 79109-3009

Ph: (806) 355-9536

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