Dr Tyler J Thornton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tolland, CT

Dr Tyler J Thornton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tolland, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Associates Of Columbia Inc and his current practice location is 23c Fieldstone Cmns, Tolland, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 871-6507.

Dr Tyler J Thornton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 9801TG) 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 1568813806.

Contact Information

Dr Tyler J Thornton, OD
23c Fieldstone Cmns,
Tolland, CT 06084-3422
(860) 871-6507
(860) 871-5765

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tyler J Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience8 Years
Location23c Fieldstone Cmns, Tolland, Connecticut
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 Tyler J Thornton graduated from medical school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568813806
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2016
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547548596
  • Enrollment ID: I20240213003664

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tyler J Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568813806NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9801TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Associates Of Columbia Inc11536525324

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 Tyler J Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Associates Of Columbia Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801303839
PECOS PAC ID: 1153652532
Enrollment ID: O20191016002041

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 Tyler J Thornton 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 Tyler J Thornton, OD
5581 Kyle Centre Dr, Suite 101,
Kyle, TX 78640-6734

Ph: (904) 891-4274
Dr Tyler J Thornton, OD
23c Fieldstone Cmns,
Tolland, CT 06084-3422

Ph: (860) 871-6507

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