THOMAS F. ESSMAN MD – NPI #1366584344
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
THOMAS ESSMAN is an ophthalmologist located in JOPLIN, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366584344 to THOMAS ESSMAN on February 13, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 27, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS ESSMAN below.
NPI Profile for
THOMAS F. ESSMAN
(more than 19 years ago)
JOPLIN, MO 64804-1519 Phone: (174) 781-2616 Fax: (417) 781-2934
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801-2580 Phone: (417) 829-4620 Fax: (417) 829-4316
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Identifiers for THOMAS ESSMAN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | MO | 207707704 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
MO | 106707 |
| 207WX0107X - Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist |
MO | 106707 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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