Dr Laurence Craig Thomas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Dallas, TX

Dr Laurence Craig Thomas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Dallas, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice T And B Eye Care Services, Lp and his current practice location is 3900 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 780-7199.

Dr Laurence Craig Thomas is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 3229TG) 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 1316901291.

Contact Information

Dr Laurence Craig Thomas, OD
3900 W Wheatland Rd,
Dallas, TX 75237-3468
(972) 780-7199
(972) 780-9157

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Laurence Craig Thomas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location3900 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, 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:
  • Dr Laurence Craig Thomas attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316901291
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/06/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163501305
  • Enrollment ID: I20080619000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laurence Craig Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316901291NPI-NPPES
112413304MedicaidTX
1548489388OtherTXRAILROAD - GROUP NPI#
1316901291OtherTXRAILROAD - GROUP MEMBER NPI#
197166501OtherTXMEDICAID - GROUP TPI#
80503QOtherTXBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
P00630765OtherTXRAIL ROAD -GROUP MEMBER PTAN#
00Y945OtherTXNSC -MEDICARE PTAN#
DN6483OtherTXRAILROAD - GROUP PTAN#
005FBOtherTXBCBSTX -GROUP#
410012674OtherTXRAILROAD - PROVIDER ID#

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3229TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
T And B Eye Care Services, Lp77190669502

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 Laurence Craig Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameT & B Eye Care Services, Lp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548489388
PECOS PAC ID: 7719066950
Enrollment ID: O20080430000017

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 Laurence Craig Thomas 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 Laurence Craig Thomas, OD
3900 W Wheatland Rd,
Dallas, TX 75237-3468

Ph: (972) 780-7199
Dr Laurence Craig Thomas, OD
3900 W Wheatland Rd,
Dallas, TX 75237-3468

Ph: (972) 780-7199

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