Dr Thomas John Clinch, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kearney, NE

Dr Thomas John Clinch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kearney, Nebraska. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kearney Eye Institute Pc and his current practice location is 411 W. 39th St., Kearney, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (308) 865-2760.

Dr Thomas John Clinch is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 22127) 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 1568465987.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas John Clinch, MD
411 W. 39th St.,
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 865-2760
(308) 865-2769

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas John Clinch
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location411 W. 39th St., Kearney, Nebraska
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 John Clinch attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568465987
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638259849
  • Enrollment ID: I20100601000755

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas John Clinch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568465987NPI-NPPES
47054533500MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 22127 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMccook, NEHospital
Chi Health Good SamaritanKearney, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kearney Eye Institute Pc73159351865

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 John Clinch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKearney Eye Institute Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437218476
PECOS PAC ID: 7315935186
Enrollment ID: O20040503000478

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 John Clinch 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 John Clinch, MD
411 W. 39th St.,
Kearney, NE 68845

Ph: (308) 865-2760
Dr Thomas John Clinch, MD
411 W. 39th St.,
Kearney, NE 68845

Ph: (308) 865-2760

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