Dr Tommy Joel Byars, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Morrow, GA

Dr Tommy Joel Byars, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Morrow, Georgia. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1963 and has 61 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5916 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 961-4967.

Dr Tommy Joel Byars is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 0648T) 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 1760478515.

Contact Information

Dr Tommy Joel Byars, OD
5916 Jonesboro Rd,
Morrow, GA 30260-1103
(770) 961-4967
(770) 961-1086

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tommy Joel Byars
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience61 Years
Location5916 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, Georgia
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 Tommy Joel Byars attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1963
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760478515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678684305
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115000883

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tommy Joel Byars such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760478515NPI-NPPES
00003451BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0648T (Georgia)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 Tommy Joel Byars allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameT. Joel Byars, O.d.,p.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750578274
PECOS PAC ID: 9234112624
Enrollment ID: O20040608000597

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 Tommy Joel Byars 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 Tommy Joel Byars, OD
Po Box 37, 5916 Jonesboro Rd,
Morrow, GA 30260-0037

Ph: (770) 961-4967
Dr Tommy Joel Byars, OD
5916 Jonesboro Rd,
Morrow, GA 30260-1103

Ph: (770) 961-4967

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