Thomas Hand, - Medicare Optometrist in Hammond, LA

Thomas Hand, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hammond, Louisiana. His current practice location is 201 S Cate St Ste C, Hammond, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 956-7890.

Thomas Hand is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1962-908AT) 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 1437879699.

Contact Information

Thomas Hand,
201 S Cate St Ste C,
Hammond, LA 70403-4271
(985) 956-7890
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameThomas Hand
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location201 S Cate St Ste C, Hammond, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437879699
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2022
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527433978
  • Enrollment ID: I20230417002034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Hand such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437879699NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1962-908AT (Louisiana)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. Thomas Hand allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameC J Pollet Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194091710
PECOS PAC ID: 5294972824
Enrollment ID: O20180123001812

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas Hand,
201 S Cate St Ste C,
Hammond, LA 70403-4271

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Thomas Hand,
201 S Cate St Ste C,
Hammond, LA 70403-4271

Ph: (985) 956-7890

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