Steven B Thom, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fergus Falls, MN

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Steven B Thom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, Steven B Thom, Md Pc and his current practice location is 712 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 736-8000.

Steven B Thom is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 40522) 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 1063434637.

Contact Information

Steven B Thom, MD
712 South Cascade Street,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2813
(218) 736-8000
(218) 736-8757

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven B Thom
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location712 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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:
  • Steven B Thom attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063434637
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113005125
  • Enrollment ID: I20080416000314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven B Thom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063434637NPI-NPPES
10214MedicaidND
641139800MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 7692 (North Dakota)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 40522 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lake Region Healthcare CorporationFergus falls, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation3971565334114
Steven B Thom, Md Pc89211608212

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. Steven B Thom allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLake Region Healthcare Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093713372
PECOS PAC ID: 3971565334
Enrollment ID: O20060109000246
Entity NameEye Consultants Of Fargo Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083191985
PECOS PAC ID: 5890045785
Enrollment ID: O20180920001141

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. Steven B Thom 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
Steven B Thom, MD
712 South Cascade Street,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2813

Ph: (218) 736-8000		Steven B Thom, MD
712 South Cascade Street,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2813

Ph: (218) 736-8000

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Fergus Falls, MN

Brian E Schmidt, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 712 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218-736-8000    Fax: 218-736-8757
Jack W. Pearson, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 615 S Mill St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218-739-2221    Fax: 218-739-5501

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