Joseph C Thompson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Terrytown, LA

Joseph C Thompson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Terrytown, Louisiana. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice C V Eyecare,llc and his current practice location is 608 Terry Pkwy, Terrytown, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 361-3937.

Joseph C Thompson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 11192R) 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 1962400507.

Contact Information

Joseph C Thompson, MD
608 Terry Pkwy,
Terrytown, LA 70056-4306
(504) 361-3937
(504) 364-5700

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph C Thompson
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location608 Terry Pkwy, Terrytown, Louisiana
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:
  • Joseph C Thompson attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962400507
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426104852
  • Enrollment ID: I20100929001360

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph C Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962400507NPI-NPPES
1661694MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 11192R (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
C V Eyecare,llc33754471962

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. Joseph C Thompson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameC V Eyecare,llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215142989
PECOS PAC ID: 3375447196
Enrollment ID: O20040421001667

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. Joseph C Thompson 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
Joseph C Thompson, MD
608 Terry Pkwy,
Terrytown, LA 70056-4306

Ph: (504) 361-3937
Joseph C Thompson, MD
608 Terry Pkwy,
Terrytown, LA 70056-4306

Ph: (504) 361-3937

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