Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA

Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pacmed Clinics and his current practice location is 1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (323) 442-6335.

Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia is licensed to practice in California (license number A149383) 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 1114260668.

Contact Information

Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD
1450 San Pablo St Fl 4,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5331
(323) 442-6335
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tao Ming Thomas Chia
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, Los Angeles, California
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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114260668
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/06/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668763954
  • Enrollment ID: I20220610002177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114260668NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD61289525 (Washington)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology A149383 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacmed Clinics2466350657181

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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacmed Clinics
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013061217
PECOS PAC ID: 2466350657
Enrollment ID: O20031226000033
Entity NamePacmed Clinics
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Ambulatory Surgical Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437202249
PECOS PAC ID: 2466350657
Enrollment ID: O20040116000654

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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia 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 Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD
1101 Madison St Ste 301,
Seattle, WA 98104-3599

Ph: (206) 505-1300
Dr Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD
1450 San Pablo St Fl 4,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-5331

Ph: (323) 442-6335

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