Dr Steven C Thornquist, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waterbury, CT

Dr Steven C Thornquist, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist" physician in Waterbury, Connecticut. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Eye Care Group Pc and his current practice location is 1201 W Main St Ste 100, Waterbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 597-9100.

Dr Steven C Thornquist is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 031010) 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 1558441378.

Contact Information

Dr Steven C Thornquist, MD
1201 W Main St Ste 100,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3105
(203) 597-9100
(203) 573-4805

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven C Thornquist
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location1201 W Main St Ste 100, Waterbury, Connecticut
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 Steven C Thornquist attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558441378
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719881366
  • Enrollment ID: I20031125000151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven C Thornquist such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558441378NPI-NPPES
5741404OtherCTAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 031010 (Connecticut)Secondary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist 031010 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Eye Care Group Pc610387662815

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 Steven C Thornquist allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Eye Care Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902026370
PECOS PAC ID: 6103876628
Enrollment ID: O20100813000070

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 Steven C Thornquist 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 Steven C Thornquist, MD
1201 W Main St Ste 100,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3105

Ph: (203) 597-9100
Dr Steven C Thornquist, MD
1201 W Main St Ste 100,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3105

Ph: (203) 597-9100

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