Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Atlanta, GA

Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to Morehouse School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Thomas Eye Group Pc and his current practice location is 5901a Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 500, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (678) 892-2020.

Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 041970) 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 1669554598.

Contact Information

Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii, MD
5901a Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 500,
Atlanta, GA 30328-5341
(678) 892-2020
(678) 538-1972

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location5901a Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 500, Atlanta, Georgia
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 Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii attended and graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669554598
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315976636
  • Enrollment ID: I20110705000196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669554598NPI-NPPES
000932214EMedicaidGA
000932214DMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 041970 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thomas Eye Group Pc256745586846

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 Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThomas Eye Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548271992
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455868
Enrollment ID: O20040405000273

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 Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii 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 Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii, MD
6000 Hillandale Dr Ste 130,
Lithonia, GA 30058-4840

Ph: (770) 981-9010
Dr Augustus Thirlow Stephens Iii, MD
5901a Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 500,
Atlanta, GA 30328-5341

Ph: (678) 892-2020

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