Dr Sidney F Thomas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Orangeburg, SC

Dr Sidney F Thomas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 915 John C Calhoun Dr, Orangeburg, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 536-3755.

Dr Sidney F Thomas is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 984) 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 1477697548.

Contact Information

Dr Sidney F Thomas, OD
915 John C Calhoun Dr,
Orangeburg, SC 29115-6763
(803) 536-3755
(803) 536-2584



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Sidney F Thomas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location915 John C Calhoun Dr, Orangeburg, South Carolina
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 Sidney F Thomas attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477697548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507838984
  • Enrollment ID: I20040806000674

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sidney F Thomas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477697548NPI-NPPES
DA9845MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 984 (South Carolina)Primary

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 Sidney F Thomas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSidney F Thomas Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336137504
PECOS PAC ID: 3375704976
Enrollment ID: O20120406000408

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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 Sidney F Thomas 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 Sidney F Thomas, OD
Po Box 30201,
Charleston, SC 29417

Ph: (803) 536-3755
Dr Sidney F Thomas, OD
915 John C Calhoun Dr,
Orangeburg, SC 29115-6763

Ph: (803) 536-3755

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Phone: 803-534-2352    Fax: 803-543-2180
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1605 Carolina Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone: 803-534-2352    Fax: 803-534-2180
Dr. Stephen Powell, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1230 Amelia St, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone: 803-531-0061    Fax: 803-531-0095
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Practice Location: 915 John C Calhoun Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29115
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1605 Carolina Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115
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