Stephen Thomas Tipton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fort Bragg, NC

Stephen Thomas Tipton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Douglas Reynolds Od Pa, Douglas Reynolds, O.d. Santa Rosa, P.a. and his current practice location is 1605 Reilly Rd, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 631-3071.

Stephen Thomas Tipton is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC5465) 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 1730698010.

Contact Information

Stephen Thomas Tipton, OD
1605 Reilly Rd,
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5001
(417) 631-3071
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen Thomas Tipton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location1605 Reilly Rd, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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:
  • Stephen Thomas Tipton attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730698010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2017
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961818729
  • Enrollment ID: I20210303001193

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Thomas Tipton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730698010NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC5465 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Douglas Reynolds Od Pa33755842954
Douglas Reynolds, O.d. Santa Rosa, P.a.71132864513

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. Stephen Thomas Tipton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDouglas Reynolds Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023164662
PECOS PAC ID: 3375584295
Enrollment ID: O20050520000084
Provider NameDouglas Reynolds, O.d. Santa Rosa, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891207742
PECOS PAC ID: 7113286451
Enrollment ID: O20180112002438

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. Stephen Thomas Tipton 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
Stephen Thomas Tipton, OD
115 Cypress Cir,
Southern Pines, NC 28387-7300

Ph: (417) 631-3071
Stephen Thomas Tipton, OD
1605 Reilly Rd,
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5001

Ph: (417) 631-3071

Reviews and Comments


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