Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Reno, NV

Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Reno, Nevada. She went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Hometown Health Management Company and her current practice location is 6570 S Mccarran Blvd, Reno, Nevada. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 982-8256.

Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 20014) 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 1285736009.

Contact Information

Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas, MD
6570 S Mccarran Blvd,
Reno, NV 89509-6112
(775) 982-8256
(775) 982-8251

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joan Gruninger Thomas
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location6570 S Mccarran Blvd, Reno, Nevada
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:
  • Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285736009
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931167467
  • Enrollment ID: I20200921001793

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285736009NPI-NPPES
MD3144MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine AA3144 (Alaska)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 20014 (Nevada)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NVHospital
Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hometown Health Management Company0244139798128

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 Joan Gruninger Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHometown Health Management Company
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861445892
PECOS PAC ID: 0244139798
Enrollment ID: O20040105000431

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 Joan Gruninger Thomas 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 Joan Gruninger Thomas, MD
1155 Mill St # Mc-m14,
Reno, NV 89502-1576

Ph: (775) 982-4590
Dr Joan Gruninger Thomas, MD
6570 S Mccarran Blvd,
Reno, NV 89509-6112

Ph: (775) 982-8256

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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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