Dr Thomas R Cheezum, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Norfolk, VA

Dr Thomas R Cheezum, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Norfolk, Virginia. His current practice location is 549 E. Brambleton Ave, Jencare Neighborhood Medical Norfolk, Llc, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 533-9441.

Dr Thomas R Cheezum is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000025) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1932191327.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas R Cheezum, OD
549 E. Brambleton Ave, Jencare Neighborhood Medical Norfolk, Llc,
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 533-9441
(757) 282-7600



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas R Cheezum
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location549 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932191327
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355365560
  • Enrollment ID: I20060113000838

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas R Cheezum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932191327NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000025 (Virginia)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 Thomas R Cheezum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThomas R. Cheezum, O.d., Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023201092
PECOS PAC ID: 7810906302
Enrollment ID: O20060411000526

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas R Cheezum, OD
549 E. Brambleton Ave, Jencare Neighborhood Medical Norfolk, Llc,
Norfolk, VA 23510

Ph: (757) 533-9441
Dr Thomas R Cheezum, OD
549 E. Brambleton Ave, Jencare Neighborhood Medical Norfolk, Llc,
Norfolk, VA 23510

Ph: (757) 533-9441

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Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9573 Shore Dr Ste E, Norfolk, VA 23518
Phone: 757-644-7234    Fax: 757-296-0839
Walter O Whitley, MD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-622-2200    Fax: 757-622-4866
Dr. Nathalie Cassis,
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 335 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: 757-622-3937    Fax: 757-596-6947
Dr. Emily Scannell, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1560 Mall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23511
Phone: 757-440-1075    Fax: 757-440-1168
Dr. Thomas Schlater,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1035 Nider Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23521
Phone: 757-314-7413    
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41, Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone: 757-588-5423    Fax: 757-588-6012

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