Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship, OD - Medicare Optometrist in San Angelo, TX

Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in San Angelo, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5501 Sherwood Way, Ste A, San Angelo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 947-2020.

Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6497TG) 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 1225192917.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship, OD
5501 Sherwood Way, Ste A,
San Angelo, TX 76904-9738
(325) 947-2020
(325) 947-2021

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Andrew Blankenship
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location5501 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, 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 Thomas Andrew Blankenship attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225192917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012904964
  • Enrollment ID: I20040520001165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225192917NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6497TG (Texas)Primary

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 Andrew Blankenship allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCaplan Eye Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760625370
PECOS PAC ID: 7618000167
Enrollment ID: O20100804000246

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 Andrew Blankenship 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 Andrew Blankenship, OD
3524 Knickerbocker Rd, Ste C Pmb 337,
San Angelo, TX 76904

Ph: (325) 947-2020
Dr Thomas Andrew Blankenship, OD
5501 Sherwood Way, Ste A,
San Angelo, TX 76904-9738

Ph: (325) 947-2020

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