Dr Thomas A Pinkston, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waynesville, NC

Dr Thomas A Pinkston, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waynesville, North Carolina. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Haywood Family Eye Care Od Pllc and his current practice location is 1604 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 456-8361.

Dr Thomas A Pinkston is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2464) 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 1427313568.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas A Pinkston, OD
1604 Sulphur Springs Rd,
Waynesville, NC 28786-4117
(828) 456-8361
(828) 452-4527

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas A Pinkston
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location1604 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, North Carolina
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 Thomas A Pinkston attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427313568
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2012
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749420586
  • Enrollment ID: I20161031000215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas A Pinkston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427313568NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT002704 (Georgia)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OPC4879 (Florida)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2464 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Haywood Family Eye Care Od Pllc75172820644

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 Thomas A Pinkston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHaywood Family Eye Care Od Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194137588
PECOS PAC ID: 7517282064
Enrollment ID: O20150204002430

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 Thomas A Pinkston 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 Thomas A Pinkston, OD
1604 Sulphur Springs Rd,
Waynesville, NC 28786-4117

Ph: (828) 456-8361
Dr Thomas A Pinkston, OD
1604 Sulphur Springs Rd,
Waynesville, NC 28786-4117

Ph: (828) 456-8361

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