Dr Thomas Yau, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Silver Spring, MD

Dr Thomas Yau, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Silver Spring, Maryland. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc and his current practice location is 8630 Fenton St, Suite 514, Silver Spring, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 587-1220.

Dr Thomas Yau is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D52642) 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 1275626749.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Yau, MD
8630 Fenton St, Suite 514,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806
(301) 587-1220
(301) 587-1269



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Yau
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location8630 Fenton St, Silver Spring, Maryland
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 Thomas Yau attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275626749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789579301
  • Enrollment ID: I20040223000536

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Yau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275626749NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D52642 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc529470269267

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSilver Spring Eye Llc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881778587
PECOS PAC ID: 6507751112
Enrollment ID: O20040220000732

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Entity NameThe Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225001654
PECOS PAC ID: 5294702692
Enrollment ID: O20040915000226

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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 Thomas Yau 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 Thomas Yau, MD
8630 Fenton St, Suite 514,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806

Ph: (301) 587-1220
Dr Thomas Yau, MD
8630 Fenton St, Suite 514,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806

Ph: (301) 587-1220

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Silver Spring, MD

Arusha Gupta, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St, Suite 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-1220    
Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, Retina Group Of Washington, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-495-2357    Fax: 301-495-2359
Dr. Beth Alexandra Schwartz, M.D
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10101 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301-754-0101    Fax: 301-754-0103
Dr. William D O'donnell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2101 Medical Park Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone: 301-681-6600    Fax: 301-681-3799
Dr. Aisha Macedo, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 101, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone: 301-681-6600    
Julie G Gutmark, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St, Suite 130, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-588-1177    Fax: 301-589-5245

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