Thomas Y Chandler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Thomas Y Chandler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc and his current practice location is 12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 901-4014.

Thomas Y Chandler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F9290) 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 1720053085.

Contact Information

Thomas Y Chandler, MD
12221 N Mopac Expy,
Austin, TX 78758-2401
(512) 901-4014
(512) 901-3914

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Y Chandler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, Texas
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:
  • Thomas Y Chandler attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720053085
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800709007
  • Enrollment ID: I20100701000551

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Y Chandler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720053085NPI-NPPES
124779303MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology F9290 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc125424455188

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. Thomas Y Chandler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003259763
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244551
Enrollment ID: O20031112000236

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. Thomas Y Chandler 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
Thomas Y Chandler, MD
12221 N Mopac Expy,
Austin, TX 78758-2401

Ph: (512) 901-4014
Thomas Y Chandler, MD
12221 N Mopac Expy,
Austin, TX 78758-2401

Ph: (512) 901-4014

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