Tony Yu Tao, - Medicare Optometrist in Allen, TX

Tony Yu Tao, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Allen, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1150 N Watters Rd, Suite 107, Allen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 359-8828.

Tony Yu Tao is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5886) 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 1710980479.

Contact Information

Tony Yu Tao,
1150 N Watters Rd, Suite 107,
Allen, TX 75013-5508
(972) 359-8828
(972) 359-9010

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameTony Yu Tao
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1150 N Watters Rd, Allen, 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:
  • Tony Yu Tao attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710980479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608825906
  • Enrollment ID: I20100622000846

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tony Yu Tao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710980479NPI-NPPES
1430241-02MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 5886TG (Texas)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 5886TG (Texas)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 5886TG (Texas)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 5886TG (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 5886 (Texas)Primary

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. Tony Yu Tao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Tony Y. Tao, Optometrist & Associates P.a
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245233907
PECOS PAC ID: 0446209746
Enrollment ID: O20050113000426

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. Tony Yu Tao 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
Tony Yu Tao,
1150 N Watters Rd, Suite 107,
Allen, TX 75013-5508

Ph: (469) 235-2131
Tony Yu Tao,
1150 N Watters Rd, Suite 107,
Allen, TX 75013-5508

Ph: (972) 359-8828

Reviews and Comments


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Alleneye.com
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Phone: 972-727-6262    Fax: 972-727-2120

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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