Dr Thomas E Bournias, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Dr Thomas E Bournias, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 233 E Erie, Suite 614, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 703-9990.

Dr Thomas E Bournias is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 36093343) 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 1386712180.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas E Bournias, MD
233 E Erie, Suite 614,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 703-9990
(312) 703-9994

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas E Bournias
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location233 E Erie, Chicago, Illinois
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 Thomas E Bournias attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386712180
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476527482
  • Enrollment ID: I20040825000393

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas E Bournias such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386712180NPI-NPPES
01633407OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
P00164880OtherILRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 36093343 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, ILHospital

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 Thomas E Bournias allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthewestern Opthalmic Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881754570
PECOS PAC ID: 0244204253
Enrollment ID: O20040825000348

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 Thomas E Bournias 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 Thomas E Bournias, MD
3633 West Lake Ave, Suite 104,
Glenview, IL 60026

Ph: (847) 832-3900
Dr Thomas E Bournias, MD
233 E Erie, Suite 614,
Chicago, IL 60611

Ph: (312) 703-9990

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