Dr Thu Nguyen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Largo, FL

Dr Thu Nguyen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Largo, Florida. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc and her current practice location is 10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 278, Largo, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 317-0371.

Dr Thu Nguyen is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC5420) 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 1154841278.

Contact Information

Dr Thu Nguyen, OD
10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 278,
Largo, FL 33771-3537
(813) 317-0371
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thu Nguyen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience7 Years
Location10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 278, Largo, Florida
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 Thu Nguyen attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154841278
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2017
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042572315
  • Enrollment ID: I20230821003145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thu Nguyen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154841278NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC5420 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc89211505669

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 Thu Nguyen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972747475
PECOS PAC ID: 8921150566
Enrollment ID: O20090713000664

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 Thu Nguyen 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 Thu Nguyen, OD
6946 Silver Sage Cir,
Tampa, FL 33634-1151

Ph: (813) 317-0371
Dr Thu Nguyen, OD
10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 278,
Largo, FL 33771-3537

Ph: (813) 317-0371

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