Thomas L Elton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Edina, MN

Thomas L Elton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Edina, Minnesota. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Elton Eyecare Inc and his current practice location is 7000 York Ave S, Edina, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (952) 929-1159.

Thomas L Elton is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 3231) 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 1134416605.

Contact Information

Thomas L Elton, OD
7000 York Ave S,
Edina, MN 55435-4213
(952) 929-1159
(952) 922-9308

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameThomas L Elton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience13 Years
Location7000 York Ave S, Edina, Minnesota
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:
  • Thomas L Elton attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134416605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800066283
  • Enrollment ID: I20110822000151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas L Elton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134416605NPI-NPPES
3231OtherMNMN OD LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3231 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elton Eyecare Inc903245593614

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. Thomas L Elton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameElton Eyecare Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811430226
PECOS PAC ID: 9032455936
Enrollment ID: O20190115000305

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. Thomas L Elton 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
Thomas L Elton, OD
Po Box 1170,
Maple Grove, MN 55311-6170

Ph: (763) 746-2094
Thomas L Elton, OD
7000 York Ave S,
Edina, MN 55435-4213

Ph: (952) 929-1159

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