Charles Thomas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Amite, LA

Charles Thomas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Amite, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc., Tiger Vision, L.l.c. and his current practice location is 420 N 2nd St, Amite, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 748-8750.

Charles Thomas is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 977254T) 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 1497715619.

Contact Information

Charles Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420
(985) 748-8750
(985) 748-8795



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameCharles Thomas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location420 N 2nd St, Amite, Louisiana
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:
  • Charles Thomas graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497715619
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/03/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628050556
  • Enrollment ID: I20040604000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497715619NPI-NPPES
1351032MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 977254T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.52948610193
Tiger Vision, L.l.c.08402928508

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameTiger Vision, L.l.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063471985
PECOS PAC ID: 0840292850
Enrollment ID: O20070205000186

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Provider NamePrecision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093851339
PECOS PAC ID: 5294861019
Enrollment ID: O20100331000961

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Charles Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420

Ph: (985) 748-8750
Charles Thomas, OD
420 N 2nd St,
Amite, LA 70422-2420

Ph: (985) 748-8750

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Optometrist in Amite, LA

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 985-748-8750    
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 420 N 2nd St, Amite, LA 70422
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Lillian Marie Forstall, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60007 W Way Dr, Amite, LA 70422
Phone: 985-748-8096    Fax: 985-748-4376
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60007 W Way Dr, Amite, LA 70422
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 60007 W Way Dr, Amite, LA 70422
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Dr. Christopher Thomas, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 420 N 2nd St, Amite, LA 70422
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Dr. Richard Hunter Bond, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 60007 West Way Drive, Amite, LA 70422
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