Dr Jessica Ann Thornton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anchorage, AK

Dr Jessica Ann Thornton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anchorage, Alaska. She went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Wolf Eye Center, Inc., Alaska Eye Care Centers Apc and her current practice location is 1345 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 272-2557.

Dr Jessica Ann Thornton is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 167293) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1962983155.

Contact Information

Dr Jessica Ann Thornton, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236
(907) 272-2557
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jessica Ann Thornton
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location1345 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jessica Ann Thornton attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962983155
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2018
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799012159
  • Enrollment ID: I20201118001301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jessica Ann Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962983155NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 167293 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wolf Eye Center, Inc.70120329496
Alaska Eye Care Centers Apc89219995748

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 Jessica Ann Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWolf Eye Center, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063740363
PECOS PAC ID: 7012032949
Enrollment ID: O20100916000210

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 Jessica Ann Thornton 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 Jessica Ann Thornton, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236

Ph: (907) 272-2557
Dr Jessica Ann Thornton, OD
1345 W 9th Ave,
Anchorage, AK 99501-3236

Ph: (907) 272-2557

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