Dr Francis C Decroos, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hixson, TN

Dr Francis C Decroos, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Retina Associates Pc, Southeastern Retina Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 756-1002.

Dr Francis C Decroos is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 49851) 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 1871627554.

Contact Information

Dr Francis C Decroos, MD
1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201,
Hixson, TN 37343-4934
(423) 756-1002
(423) 756-1004



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Francis C Decroos
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location1605 Williams Rd, Hixson, Tennessee
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 Francis C Decroos attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871627554
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244409639
  • Enrollment ID: I20130806000277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francis C Decroos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871627554NPI-NPPES
1531958MedicaidTN
202I181110OtherGAMEDICARE
3136692AMedicaidGA
103I185081OtherTNMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 49851 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSoutheastern Retina Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097310
PECOS PAC ID: 7517862360
Enrollment ID: O20031204000507

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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 Francis C Decroos 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 Francis C Decroos, MD
320 Prosperity Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37923-4709

Ph: (423) 756-1512
Dr Francis C Decroos, MD
1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201,
Hixson, TN 37343-4934

Ph: (423) 756-1002

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Hixson, TN

Devon Ghodasra, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-1002    
Asghar Haider, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 Williams Rd Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-1002    Fax: 423-756-1004
Dr. Richard I Breazeale, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-1512    Fax: 423-756-1004
Rohan Shah, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 Williams Rd, Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
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